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JC53 COM

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

56,684 mi
Last recorded56,684 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 COM
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,684 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 56,684 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe manifold (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 55,060 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 55,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

engine management warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,127 miles

E M L staying on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 50,127 miles

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

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

E M L staying on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,359 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management warning light on

rear washer not working

Fail 12 Oct 2012 46,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management warning light on

rear washer not working

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,167 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine managment light on.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2010 40,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine managment light on.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,508 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 32,464 miles

Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

o/s/f seal trim insecure.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 28,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,833 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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JC53 COM is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JC53 COM, 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 JC53 COM registered?

JC53 COM is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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