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FJ53 EKD

2003 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,402 mi
Last recorded77,402 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Hymer48,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At the jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At the jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,188 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 73,168 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 23 Nov 2023 70,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,435 miles

Front near side and off side front has been repaired and covered

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,953 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 68,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 66,820 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 63,203 miles

Exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Nearside door step heavily corroded

Offside front outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 63,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Nearside door step heavily corroded

Offside front outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,690 miles

under body of car is corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2017 60,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner and out part of sill below drivers door

under body of car is corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,045 miles

N/S/F brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,219 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer tyre walls deteriorating

centre exhaust system corroding

oil sump corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,321 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 36,321 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,687 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,028 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 28,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 23,885 miles

o/s/f tyre low and nailed, n/s/f tyre getting low on edges, windscreen stone chipped, o/s/f wheel slight bind.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 15,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EKD is a 2003 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EKD, 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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FJ53 EKD is a 2003 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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