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LS53 BRF

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,252 mi
Last recorded64,252 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BRF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,252 miles

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

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

centre coolant pipes badly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 64,252 miles

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)

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

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

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

centre coolant pipes badly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,174 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 60,174 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,397 miles

Clutch anti slip missing

Fail 2 Jul 2012 57,064 miles

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

Clutch anti slip missing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,359 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 52,356 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 47,177 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 43,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,045 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,896 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 30,064 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,247 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread depth.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 20,213 miles

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

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

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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LS53 BRF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LS53 BRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS53 BRF?

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What year was LS53 BRF registered?

LS53 BRF is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is LS53 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 BRF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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