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FJ53 EDU

2003 Fiat Camper Van

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Camper Van35,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 EDU
MakeFiat
ModelCamper Van
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 59,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 57,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,875 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres over 20 years old

Fail 5 Jul 2024 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes within arch marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several holes within arch all marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres over 20 years old

Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,642 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 49,828 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 49,824 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside Front chassis outrigger (jacking point). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside Front chassis outrigger (jacking point). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,587 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,376 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side front inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 44,163 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 44,163 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective EGR pipe split (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,719 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 42,719 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective EGR pipe split (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet EGR pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,601 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,509 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 30,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,991 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 27,372 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,759 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,821 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,386 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 13,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,911 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper Van?

Based on 3,471 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
2,018
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 41
position lamp(s) not working 39
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FJ53 EDU is a 2003 Fiat Camper Van in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 35,127 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 EDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 EDU registered?

FJ53 EDU is a 2003 Fiat Camper Van, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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