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LT53 GMU

2003 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Hymer48,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 GMU
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 80,001 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside handbrake efficiency low.Handbrake met limits,needs attention

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

heating lpg pipework insecure needs attention

Fail 9 Jul 2024 75,754 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounting rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside handbrake efficiency low.Handbrake met limits,needs attention

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

heating lpg pipework insecure needs attention

Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,445 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 72,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 61,838 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,550 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 57,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,939 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratch on windscreen glass (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,939 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Scratch on windscreen glass (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Two main rubbers failed (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,042 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,674 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,526 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,041 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 49,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,140 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 33,887 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 29,471 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer?

Based on 25,281 MOT tests across 1,779 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
2,495
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 531
Headlamp aim too low 354
Brake pipe excessively corroded 299
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 282
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 267
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LT53 GMU is a 2003 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 48,875 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 Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 531 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT53 GMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT53 GMU registered?

LT53 GMU is a 2003 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is LT53 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 GMU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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