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FJ53 EBV

2003 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

96,299 mi
Last recorded96,299 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Hymer48,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 EBV
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 96,299 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 96,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 94,235 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 94,235 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 91,609 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 91,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 91,571 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,150 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 84,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,440 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 81,430 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,661 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,162 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 74,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,544 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 60,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 55,288 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,329 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,358 miles

Front cross member showing signes of corrosion.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,833 miles

Offside front steering rack boot damp

Offside middle side marker light inop

Fail 18 Mar 2013 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 steering rack boot damp

Offside middle side marker light inop

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,005 miles

both rear tyres perishing

two exhaust mountings perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,632 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 28,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer?

Based on 25,281 MOT tests across 1,779 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
2,495
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 531
Headlamp aim too low 354
Brake pipe excessively corroded 299
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 282
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 267
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FJ53 EBV is a 2003 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 48,875 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 Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 531 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 EBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 EBV registered?

FJ53 EBV is a 2003 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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