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MJ04 VJF

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,706 mi
Last recorded103,706 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VJF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front trye worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded outside area

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulders and very close too wear bars

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and very close too wear bars

rear most seat s not fitted at time of teat

Fail 7 Jan 2022 103,700 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front trye worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded outside area

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulders and very close too wear bars

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and very close too wear bars

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear most seat s not fitted at time of teat

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded out of prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 14 Jan 2021 99,648 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded out of prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,141 miles

accident damage o/s/r wing and door

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy around clip area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Rear brake discs corroded and slight judder on brake machine

Fail 23 Jul 2019 93,141 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy around clip area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Rear brake discs corroded and slight judder on brake machine

accident damage o/s/r wing and door

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,055 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 88,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,624 miles

Coolant leak residue on engine block ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (tyre deteriorated on outer side wall) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm(tyre detyeriorated on outer side wall) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seats have been removed from vehicle unable to check seat belts

Fail 21 Jul 2016 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (tyre deteriorated on outer side wall) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm(tyre detyeriorated on outer side wall) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seats have been removed from vehicle unable to check seat belts

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,960 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber missing but still has an anti-slip device

Fail 4 Jul 2015 71,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber missing but still has an anti-slip device

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,781 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,106 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 31,106 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,847 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 19,845 miles

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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MJ04 VJF is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 83,084 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 MJ04 VJF, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ04 VJF is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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