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ML53 OXR

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

449,151 mi
Last recorded449,151 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 OXR
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 449,151 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 145,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 137,172 miles

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

slight bind on o/s front

Pass 5 Sep 2011 119,731 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 119,731 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,907 miles

offside rack play

Fail 10 Sep 2010 102,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rack play

Pass 11 Sep 2009 83,688 miles

clunkinmg and slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2009 83,687 miles

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

clunkinmg and slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,793 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,240 miles

Nearside 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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ML53 OXR is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ML53 OXR, 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 ML53 OXR registered?

ML53 OXR is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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