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MJ53 EGU

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,885 mi
Last recorded94,885 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 EGU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,885 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front wheels both have slight bind

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,885 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired laden valve seized (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Front wheels both have slight bind

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight bind to wheel/brakes

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front slight bind to wheel/brakes

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front slight bind to wheel/brakes

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front slight bind to wheel/brakes

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 88,980 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 88,980 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,373 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,004 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 74,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,557 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,036 miles

Battery slightly loose in tray

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,525 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,678 miles

Complete exhaust system corroding and slightly blowing in places

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,792 miles

Front discs and pads getting low

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

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 9 Dec 2008 28,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,028 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 9,895 miles

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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MJ53 EGU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ53 EGU, 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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MJ53 EGU is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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