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FN03 BAV

2003 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,248 mi
Last recorded40,248 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan37,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 BAV
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 40,248 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 39,178 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front . (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 38,763 miles

park brake minimum requirement

service brake minimum requirement

Pass 10 Nov 2022 37,686 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Brake Valve Sticky

NSF/OSF chassis leg corroded

NSF/OSF suspension turrets Corroded

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

Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,500 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 37,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 33,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,066 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 33,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 31,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,732 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 29,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 28,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,554 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 26,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,268 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 25,268 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 23,216 miles

splits in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,801 miles

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,922 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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FN03 BAV is a 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 37,500 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN03 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN03 BAV is a 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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