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MJ53 ZFF

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jul 2016

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014
Fail 12 Jun 2014

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 115,530 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 115,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 97,102 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 97,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,449 miles

Spare tyre defective

crack in n/s/r lens no white light showing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,766 miles

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

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

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 ZFF is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFF, 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 MJ53 ZFF registered?

MJ53 ZFF is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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