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YJ03 JJU

2003 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,435 mi
Last recorded88,435 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Auto Trail42,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 JJU
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 88,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 87,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm/ jacking point, holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 87,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm/ jacking point, holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 86,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount area under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount area,under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,321 miles

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

no catalytic converter fitted, unsure of original fitment

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,810 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 82,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,989 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,998 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 75,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,312 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance, front nearside lowest. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis leg corroded at front offside sub frame mounting.

Engine sump corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

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

General corrosion to front vehicle underside.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Slight weep to offside of steering rack.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 69,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,299 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 67,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,320 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,155 miles

Very strong smell of diesel from engine bay area but no signs of leakage

Fail 26 May 2011 58,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Very strong smell of diesel from engine bay area but no signs of leakage

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,123 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,286 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 33,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2006 24,886 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Auto Trail?

Based on 75,508 MOT tests across 10,381 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
2,070
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
10,381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
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YJ03 JJU is a 2003 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 42,004 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 Auto Trail fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 JJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Auto Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ03 JJU is a 2003 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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