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GY53 BRZ

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,408 mi
Last recorded117,408 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 BRZ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 117,408 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,528 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

air bag warning light indicates a fault

Fail 28 Nov 2012 106,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag warning light indicates a fault

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,392 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE;OUTER EDGE WORN LOW,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 98,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F TYRE;OUTER EDGE WORN LOW,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

O/S/F TYRE;WORN LOW ON EDGES.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 89,861 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,PADS GETTING LOW.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

REAR PADS APPROACHING LIMIT.

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

REAR TYRES APROACHING LIMIT.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 89,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,PADS GETTING LOW.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.

REAR PADS APPROACHING LIMIT.

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

REAR TYRES APROACHING LIMIT.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 79,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,834 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 68,688 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 57,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,485 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,025 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 44,025 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GY53 BRZ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GY53 BRZ, 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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What year was GY53 BRZ registered?

GY53 BRZ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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