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MT54 BLJ

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 BLJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 18 Nov 2020

intermittent fault on eml light cleared at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2020

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019
Fail 25 Nov 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure fouling on body (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 169,620 miles

eml light cleared at time of test customer advised secondary air pump fault requires further investigation

Fail 29 Nov 2018 169,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 167,493 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 167,488 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 63,668 miles

Engine management warning light on

Fail 19 Nov 2016 63,667 miles

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

Engine management warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,150 miles

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

front wiper smearing screen

radiator leaking

Fail 19 Nov 2015 60,150 miles

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

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

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

front wiper smearing screen

radiator leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2014 7,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Nov 2014 7,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2013

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,901 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,620 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 126,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 123,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 123,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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MT54 BLJ is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 83,084 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 MT54 BLJ, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MT54 BLJ registered?

MT54 BLJ is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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