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FN53 CVO

2003 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,725 mi
Last recorded124,725 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Iveco Daily107,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 CVO
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 124,725 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body mountings showing corrosion/corroded/corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills,rear o/s+n/s out riggers corroded+holed outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner+outer sills,rear floors corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front wheelbox holled,rear wheelboxes+floor seams holed,cab chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelboxes/ inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion showing in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked central lower (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

dipswitch slightly faulty

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

parking brake stiff

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

rear hub seal weeping

Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,827 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at/to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front wheelbox/cab chassis holed,inner+outer sills holed,rear floor holed front+rear wheelboxes,floors,out riggers etc corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on edges(bald) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked central lower (3.2 (a) (i))

dipswitch slightly faulty

parking brake stiff/slightly poor o/s

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

rear hub seal weeping

Fail 17 Oct 2024 119,818 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pipe leaking (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at/to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front wheelbox/cab chassis holed,inner+outer sills holed,rear floor holed front+rear wheelboxes,floors,out riggers etc corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on edges(bald) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked central lower (3.2 (a) (i))

dipswitch slightly faulty

parking brake stiff/slightly poor o/s

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

rear hub seal weeping

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,350 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears/front to rear etc (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings,mountings,wheel boxes,sills,out riggers,body mounts,floors etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded+holled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,175 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired deteriorated (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner+outer sills+floors corroded+holed,front wheelboxes inner wings etc,some repairs done+covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various places inc rear out riggers,front inner wings etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 95,167 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear(fractured/corroded through) (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired deteriorated (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner+outer sills+floors corroded+holed,front wheelboxes inner wings etc,some repairs done+covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various places inc rear out riggers,front inner wings etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,447 miles

brake pipes greasd

slight corrosion on under side

Fail 28 Aug 2020 87,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near chassis beam and rear floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch near chassis and brake pipe/hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near chassis beam and floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on body

n/s/f interior door handle insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,809 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70 r15 112/110 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp (no leaks)

slight corrosion on body

Fail 12 Aug 2019 86,809 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/70 r15 112/110 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

drivebelt cracking

fuel tank damp (no leaks)

slight corrosion on body

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivebelt cracking

slight corrosion on body

Fail 13 Aug 2018 84,113 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivebelt cracking

slight corrosion on body

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1d)

brake pipes undersealed

fuel tank damp

Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' borderline (8.3.1d)

brake pipes undersealed

fuel tank damp

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

residue on fuel tank

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank stained

n/s and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,998 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,240 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 64,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in offside headlamp glass

slight blow exhaust downpipe to box

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,309 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

rear dump stop close to axel

stone chip offside headlamp glass

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,775 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chips to screen

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,405 miles

Chips on screen

Wear to both rear tyres in centres

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,327 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,998 miles

How Reliable is the Iveco Daily?

Based on 817,098 MOT tests across 76,231 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
8,167
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
76,231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,319
Registration plate lamp not working 38,656
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,483
position lamp(s) not working 25,160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24,468
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FN53 CVO is a 2003 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 107,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Iveco Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 CVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Iveco Daily is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN53 CVO is a 2003 Iveco Daily, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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