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MJ53 ZFA

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015
Pass 21 Jul 2014

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

odometer not working

Fail 17 Jul 2014

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 109,109 miles

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

brake pedal rubber missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2013 109,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2013 109,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise Brake pedal rubber is missing but pedal is corregated.

Advise Handbrake / Brake warning lamp remains on.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn on the outside edge but is acceptable.

Advise slight play in front steering rack.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 109,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise Brake pedal rubber missing but pedal is corregated.

Advise Handbrake / Brake warning lamp remains on.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn heavilly on the outside edge and also has a nail but is acceptable.

Advise O/S/R Tyre is worn heavilly on the outside edge and also has cuts to the sidewall but is acceptable.

Advise Oil (Possibly from filter).

Advise spare wheel missing.

Pass 12 Nov 2011

Advise slight damage and movement to O/S/F Wing mirror.

Advise slight leak of fluid on the clutch pedal.

Fail 10 Nov 2011

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Advise slight damage and movement to O/S/F Wing mirror.

Advise slight leak of fluid on the clutch pedal.

Pass 7 May 2010
Fail 7 May 2010

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,071 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,220 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 ZFA is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ53 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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