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GR53 FTF

2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,944 mi
Last recorded159,944 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo88,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 FTF
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 159,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 159,943 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 143,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,773 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 125,710 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 125,356 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 102,661 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 102,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 88,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,043 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 88,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,579 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,429 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside wiper starting to split

registration plate lamps deteriated

service brake only just met requirments

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 55,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,597 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Spare tyre low tread inner & outer edges.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 52,597 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre low tread inner & outer edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,390 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,681 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,839 miles

Crack in front registration plate.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,007 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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GR53 FTF is a 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 88,090 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 Doblo Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR53 FTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR53 FTF is a 2004 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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