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FJ53 EPD

2003 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

79,477 mi
Last recorded79,477 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motorhome39,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 EPD
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 74,905 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heavy coating of underseal

Fail 14 Mar 2025 74,888 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking points x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heavy coating of underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,114 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Dec 2023 72,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing at spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing at flexy (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing at spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 67,559 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,507 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,594 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 58,581 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill at step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,951 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 56,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab to floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges cable (4.11 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,927 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 56,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at road wheel hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,188 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 52,183 miles

Emissions not tested large hole in exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

outer skin of silencer corroded

panel under n/s wing corroded

panel under o/s wing corroded

unable to see front brake pads properly

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,283 miles

panel under vehicle o/s corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,612 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 42,612 miles

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

objects on dash and screen but have no effect on direct vision

slight noise from n/s/f hub when wheel spun

Pass 2 Feb 2015 37,921 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 37,921 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,490 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 27,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,374 miles

215/70 R15C - Both rear tyres perished ( side-walls )

Slight wear on Nearside front lower flexi brake pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,980 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 18,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,312 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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FJ53 EPD is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,509 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FJ53 EPD is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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