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MC53 FXK

2004 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan38,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 FXK
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,900 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 84,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,554 miles

slight bind to n/s/f brake.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,470 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 82,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 78,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,854 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,820 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,709 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,929 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 47,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,898 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,390 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,864 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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MC53 FXK is a 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,351 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC53 FXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC53 FXK registered?

MC53 FXK is a 2004 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is MC53 FXK safe to buy?

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