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ML53 NNB

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,434 mi
Last recorded123,434 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NNB
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 123,434 miles

Advise o,s front tyre wearing on inside edge. Advise n,s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,595 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 117,504 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,131 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 111,131 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,000 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

smells of diesel fumes but cant see any leaks

Fail 17 Sep 2015 104,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

smells of diesel fumes but cant see any leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2014 98,257 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml light on

front brake discs badly corroded on inner face pads wearing thin

stonechip in windscreen

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2014 98,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml light on

front brake discs badly corroded on inner face pads wearing thin

stonechip in windscreen

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,574 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,009 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 82,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,147 miles

REAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND OFFSIDE REAR DOOR WONT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Fail 15 Oct 2008 50,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

REAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND OFFSIDE REAR DOOR WONT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,223 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,075 miles

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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ML53 NNB is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 77,328 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 ML53 NNB, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML53 NNB registered?

ML53 NNB is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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