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HJ03 XET

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,443 mi
Last recorded90,443 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 XET
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,443 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Nearside outer cv boot perished & leaking

Offside rear, Nearside front & Nearside rear tyres worn

Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Nearside front outer cv boot perished & leaking

Offside rear, Nearside front & Nearside rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 857,814 miles

centre exhaust box split and leaking

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn low

nearside repeater broken

offside front tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded

rear most seats removed

Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

centre exhaust box split and leaking

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn low

nearside repeater broken

offside front tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded

rear most seats removed

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 80,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 67,012 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 67,012 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 56,495 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 56,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 52,707 miles

both front anti roll bar joint gaiter split.

o/s outer cv gaiter insecure at housing.

underbody dry/corroded,metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 18 May 2011 48,812 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

front brake pads warn low!

underbody dry/corroded.

Fail 18 May 2011 48,812 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

front brake pads warn low!

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 24 May 2010 43,464 miles

front tyres & o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm! Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 21 May 2010 43,464 miles

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

front tyres & o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm! Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 21 May 2009 39,820 miles

child seats fitted to centre row of seats,belts not checked!

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

Pass 22 May 2008 34,852 miles

n/s & o/s centre row seat belts checked with child seats fitted.

Fail 22 May 2008 34,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s & o/s centre row seat belts checked with child seats fitted.

o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 25 May 2007 30,062 miles

air bag light on!

front & rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,895 miles

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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HJ03 XET is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ03 XET, 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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HJ03 XET is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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