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RY03 YOG

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

153,223 mi
Last recorded153,223 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YOG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 153,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 151,460 miles

Headlight beam images incorrect but unlikely to dazzle, suspect bulbs incorrectly fitted

Washer fluid leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2024 151,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 2.1 +.05 =2.15 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlight beam images incorrect but unlikely to dazzle, suspect bulbs incorrectly fitted

Washer fluid leaking

Pass 18 May 2023 150,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 147,292 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 144,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 143,397 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 143,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 140,081 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 136,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 132,015 miles

Front exhaust pipe fractured

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 127,790 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 127,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 116n/s 178o/s 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 122,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,635 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 104,528 miles

Number plate lamps dull

Off side rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 23 May 2013 104,479 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Number plate lamps dull

Off side rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,464 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust repaired

front discs worn

Fail 5 Jul 2012 93,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust repaired

front discs worn

Fail 8 Jun 2012 93,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 93,445 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Advise chunk out of nearside front tyre tred

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nearside mirror glass broken

Advise offside rear light cluster cracked

Advise offside rear tyre has an illegal puncture repair

Advise rear brake discs pitted

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 89,614 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 78,204 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,204 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 70,521 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 70,521 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,861 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 59,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,038 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 48,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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RY03 YOG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 RY03 YOG, 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 RY03 YOG registered?

RY03 YOG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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