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FJ53 EZR

2003 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,693 mi
Last recorded60,693 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Fiat30,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 EZR
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 60,693 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Leaf springs and compontents both sides corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 60,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired leg under battrey tray (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Leaf springs corroded and hangers

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

all suspention componets corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 52,053 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 52,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 48,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,864 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 45,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 43,987 miles

Offside Front next to cross member corroded

several locations showing slight corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2020 42,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 42,167 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 41,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 39,289 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer skin on exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 39,289 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected rubbing off hand brake cable (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point at sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer skin on exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 36,148 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front sub frame corroded at lower front wishbone pick up points

Lower radiator cross memeber corroed

Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,055 miles

both front wheel arches corroded and holed

front discs worn and corroded

variuos items corroded under van

Fail 10 Nov 2015 28,055 miles

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

both front wheel arches corroded and holed

front discs worn and corroded

sump badly corroded and leaking

unable to check emissions due to oil leak

variuos items corroded under van

Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,080 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness at steering gaitors

Fail 4 Nov 2014 26,080 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness at steering gaitors

Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,205 miles

mid and rear exhaust sections detereiorated .

offside front brake binding slightly .

Fail 1 Nov 2013 24,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

mid and rear exhaust sections detereiorated .

offside front brake binding slightly .

Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,443 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 19,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 19,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,562 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,027 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 EZR is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EZR, 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 EZR is a 2003 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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