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PF53 ELC

2004 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,035 mi
Last recorded127,035 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Scudo91,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 ELC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 127,035 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 127,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,166 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 107,652 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,912 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from stearing rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 98,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear pattern to check (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage encroaching on zone A when measured (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat mechanism appears to require adjustment all anchorages and visible bolts appear secure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat mechanism appears to require adjustment all anchorages and visible bolts appear secure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) clunking/knocking

Offside Front mudflap loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern hazy/distorted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle to wheel cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,292 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 88,206 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,247 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,247 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056515c (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056515 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,634 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 51,634 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 49,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,682 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 46,682 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,740 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

Fail 19 Mar 2013 44,739 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front wiper blades starting to split

nearside rear upper sidelight not working

Fail 25 Feb 2013 44,736 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

check radiator for leaks, steam emitted during test

nearside rear upper side light not working

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,418 miles

Nearside rear marker lamp inop.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 42,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear marker lamp inop.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,855 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,119 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,546 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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PF53 ELC is a 2004 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,209 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 PF53 ELC, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PF53 ELC is a 2004 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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