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YS53 TMX

2003 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,153 mi
Last recorded133,153 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 TMX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 133,153 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 132,772 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 132,109 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Sill and underbody corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,735 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 125,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,621 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 129,534 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement Brake pedal spongy (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,392 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 122,014 miles

tail pipe on back box rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2017 121,294 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tail pipe on back box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,673 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,796 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 96,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,491 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 86,491 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012
Fail 26 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,213 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 43,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,535 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 23,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,639 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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YS53 TMX is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 88,307 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS53 TMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS53 TMX registered?

YS53 TMX is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YS53 TMX safe to buy?

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