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GU53 LDV

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,287 mi
Last recorded135,287 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LDV
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 135,287 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear brake effort lower (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,325 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play not considered to be excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 134,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight to moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency at 19 % - nearside rear effort reading lower (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 130,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seen to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 127,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack pipe joint (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking hose joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter split but no ingress of dirt

Offside Rear tyre perishing in treads

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

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

both front lower ball joint gaiters insecure / deteriorated

fuel smell under bonnet but no leaks found

Pass 15 Apr 2016 122,412 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating.

Front wipers worn.

Offside front antiroll drop link gaiter perishing.

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside front tyre bald inner edge (strong advise).

Oil leak around engine.

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Slight play in offside inner rack joint.

Slight play offside track rod end.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 122,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating.

Front wipers worn.

Offside front antiroll drop link gaiter perishing.

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside front tyre bald inner edge (strong advise).

Oil leak around engine.

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Slight play in offside inner rack joint.

Slight play offside track rod end.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,739 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front drop link has slight play

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating

offside front drop link has play

offside track rod end has play

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

wipers not clearing 100%

Fail 9 Apr 2015 115,687 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front drop link has slight play

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating

offside front drop link has play

offside track rod end has play

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,143 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 105,070 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,833 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)

off side outer constant velocity gaiter clips loose but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,624 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,128 miles

rear box in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear box in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,342 miles

front no. plate damaged

air bag light on

nearside headlamp dim on dipped beam

Fail 27 Nov 2010 74,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light on

front no. plate damaged

nearside headlamp dim on dipped beam

Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,146 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 66,087 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,085 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs worn and heavily lipped

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and tread getting low

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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GU53 LDV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 77,328 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 GU53 LDV, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU53 LDV is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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