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MF53 HJC

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HJC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 126,716 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 125,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 124,469 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 115,176 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 105,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,114 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 90,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,656 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 78,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,030 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,631 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 54,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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MF53 HJC is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 88,307 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 Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 HJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF53 HJC registered?

MF53 HJC is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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