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FJ53 OTG

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,478 mi
Last recorded81,478 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OTG
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,478 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 81,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 77,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 75,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit 2.3mm and is wearing on the inner and the outer edges

Offside Front tyre is close to the limit and is worn in the inner and the outer edges

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 69,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low tread outer edges 205/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 69,598 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre silencer become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low tread outer edges 205/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 67,948 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 67,948 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 65,542 miles

BOTH SLIDING DOORS DONT OPEN

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

NS REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 65,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH SLIDING DOORS DONT OPEN

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

NS REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 63,763 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 63,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 61,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 61,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 58,216 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 58,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,900 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,410 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 53,410 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,430 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,590 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,826 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,563 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,028 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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FJ53 OTG is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 88,307 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 OTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 OTG registered?

FJ53 OTG is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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