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NJ03 THZ

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

224,484 mi
Last recorded224,484 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 THZ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 224,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in parts (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 224,484 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both fronts (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in parts (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cant see rear springs

Fail 1 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cant see rear springs

Pass 25 Apr 2014
Fail 22 Apr 2014

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013
Fail 2 Apr 2013

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 155,941 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 155,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2011 152,269 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 136,983 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 136,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 125,260 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 110,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 95,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 83,741 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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NJ03 THZ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJ03 THZ, 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 NJ03 THZ registered?

NJ03 THZ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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