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ST53 EBC

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

158,485 mi
Last recorded158,485 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 EBC
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 158,485 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2012 158,485 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2011 152,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 152,613 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 144,675 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 144,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 144,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

center seat belt on middle row of seats slow to retract

drivers seat damaged slightly restricting access to handbrake lever

nearside front abs wire wrapped around brake hose

offside rear lamp cluster fixings damaged

one segment of high level brake light not working

Fail 22 Apr 2009 137,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 137,111 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 132,589 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 May 2008 132,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 132,445 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 132,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 122,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 122,901 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal antislip missing

low effort at o/s parking brake

o/s/r door not opening

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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ST53 EBC is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 ST53 EBC, 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 ST53 EBC registered?

ST53 EBC is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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