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VO53 FFJ

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,759 mi
Last recorded56,759 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 FFJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,654 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 50,467 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

both front wipers smear

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,791 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 37,976 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,464 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,688 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,472 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,316 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,698 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,685 miles

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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VO53 FFJ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VO53 FFJ, 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 VO53 FFJ registered?

VO53 FFJ is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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