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GF54 FOV

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,278 mi
Last recorded208,278 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 FOV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 208,278 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 208,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear brake discs starting to wear

Pass 3 Sep 2010 194,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge (raised tread pattern)

offside rear tyre cracks/splits in inner sidewall

parking brake lever near end of reserve travel

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2010 186,598 miles

3rd row offside seat belt requires assistance to fully retract.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever has slight sideways movement. (suspect mechanism worn)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 186,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

3rd row offside seat belt requires assistance to fully retract.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake lever has slight sideways movement. (suspect mechanism worn)

nearside front tyre tread worn to limit.

nearside handbrake cable looks corroded.

offside front tyre tread wearing low.

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 162,154 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor play in offside steering mechanism

Fail 18 Sep 2009 161,740 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor play in offside steering mechanism

Pass 19 Mar 2009 141,738 miles

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

offside rear lamp lense slightly dis-coloured.

rear axle stay bar bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 141,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

offside rear lamp lense slightly dis-coloured.

rear axle stay bar bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 129,172 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear registratipon plate lights dull

wipers poor wipe

Fail 22 Sep 2008 129,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear registratipon plate lights dull

wipers poor wipe

Pass 25 Sep 2007 90,308 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

rear brake discs look worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 28,364 miles

Front brake discs worn.

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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GF54 FOV is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 83,084 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 Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF54 FOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF54 FOV registered?

GF54 FOV is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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