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CJ53 DMX

2003 Fiat Bessacarr

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,356 mi
Last recorded64,356 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Bessacarr49,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 DMX
MakeFiat
ModelBessacarr
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 64,356 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable rubbing on tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 64,355 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on offside rear wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall, park brake cable rubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,147 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 59,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,620 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 55,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,350 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2020 54,350 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,735 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 48,735 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 46,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,244 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,540 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,072 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,150 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,209 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 33,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,321 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,308 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 19,498 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bessacarr?

Based on 4,786 MOT tests across 465 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,803
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Stop lamp not working 10
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CJ53 DMX is a 2003 Fiat Bessacarr in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Bessacarr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 49,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bessacarr fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ53 DMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bessacarr typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Bessacarr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CJ53 DMX registered?

CJ53 DMX is a 2003 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is CJ53 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ53 DMX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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