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FJ53 DXC

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,477 mi
Last recorded143,477 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DXC
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 143,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 137,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 128,944 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 122,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Fail 25 Oct 2013 109,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery clamp not holding battery but not insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,330 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery clamp not holding battery but not insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2013 108,977 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery clamp not holding battery but not insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,637 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

wishbones bushes splitting

Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

wishbones bushes splitting

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,593 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 77,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,080 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 61,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,945 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 33,251 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,171 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo?

Based on 1,002,322 MOT tests across 77,624 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,512
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
77,624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,655
Registration plate lamp not working 17,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,367
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,383
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FJ53 DXC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 85,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Doblo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 DXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ53 DXC registered?

FJ53 DXC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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