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FJ53 ERZ

2003 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

56,495 mi
Last recorded56,495 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Fiat30,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ERZ
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 56,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

genneral corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2026 56,488 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

genneral corrosion

Pass 1 May 2025 53,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Fail 1 May 2025 53,889 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2024 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 50,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 43,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 43,181 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 43,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 41,459 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 41,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,343 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 41,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,031 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower front door step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 38,265 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 38,265 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 37,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,186 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,588 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 31,588 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2015 31,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2014 26,429 miles

tow bar removed for test.

Fail 14 May 2014 26,429 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 May 2013 24,077 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 24,077 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,361 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 27 Apr 2012 22,361 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,018 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 17,193 miles

Offside Front Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,927 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,052 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Fiat?

Based on 3,261 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
brake binding 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
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FJ53 ERZ is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 30,722 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 Auto-trail Fiat fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 ERZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FJ53 ERZ is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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