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PJ53 FWG

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,336 mi
Last recorded180,336 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FWG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2017 180,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint On shaker plates. (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seats removed at test.

Pass 14 Feb 2016 169,244 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 10 Feb 2016 169,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2015 151,657 miles

1.cv boots have slight damage.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 135,884 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 135,881 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 118,870 miles

1. both front tyres wearing on inside edges 2. corrosion to flexi ferules

Fail 31 Jan 2013 118,870 miles

1. both front tyres wearing on inside edges 2. corrosion to flexi ferules

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded on both edge's.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 75,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted on the rear seats

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,221 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,790 miles

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

front windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Dec 2007 37,774 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,570 miles

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

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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PJ53 FWG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ53 FWG, 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 PJ53 FWG registered?

PJ53 FWG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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