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YV04 JHF

2003 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,046 mi
Last recorded215,046 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Hymer48,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 JHF
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 215,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre date stamped 2008

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 214,950 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre date stamped 2008

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 207,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread remaining.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

Fail 29 Jan 2025 207,206 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread remaining.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 204,226 miles

offside rear tyre stamped 2011

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

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 204,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre date stamped 2011

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 199,223 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 199,020 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is covered in sealer sill flexing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre date stamped 2011

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 192,375 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 192,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 190,383 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 190,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 186,439 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 186,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 176,772 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 176,772 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 169,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 146,737 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 146,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All 3 wipers (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 140,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 135,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 126,010 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 126,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,199 miles

A/C pump drive belt snapped

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 117,187 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

A/C pump drive belt snapped

Pass 2 Mar 2012 109,869 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 109,858 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,469 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,592 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 90,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,357 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 80,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 May 2008 65,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 65,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,719 miles

Drivers wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 42,719 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers wiper blade starting to split.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer?

Based on 25,281 MOT tests across 1,779 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
2,495
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 531
Headlamp aim too low 354
Brake pipe excessively corroded 299
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 282
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 267
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YV04 JHF is a 2003 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 48,875 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 Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 531 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV04 JHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YV04 JHF is a 2003 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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