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DX54 JBZ

2004 Fiat Tribute

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

136,144 mi
Last recorded136,144 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 JBZ
MakeFiat
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 136,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2025 136,134 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill & cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill & cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 135,451 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 135,421 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger by rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by front subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by crossmember mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

FRONT TYRES LOAD RATING INADEQUATE FOR AXLE WEIGHT

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL SEVERELY CRACKING - RECOMMEND RENEWING TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing by coil spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake discs pitting slightly

front crossmember corroding

offside front footwell corroded under neath

offside reverse light not working

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jul 2023 134,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of spring eye hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of spring eye hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 134,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of spring eye hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of spring eye hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 133,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,958 miles

general corrosion for year of vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2021 133,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2020 133,057 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 133,057 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 132,403 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 130,515 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 128,440 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,854 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,387 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 123,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,995 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 118,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,005 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all general corrosion

drivers window faulty

front cross member excessively corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Oct 2013 116,005 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all general corrosion

drivers window faulty

front cross member excessively corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 112,985 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,787 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 112,787 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,670 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 111,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 106,602 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 84,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,507 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 63,507 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Tribute?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
2,500
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
brake binding 16
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 10
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DX54 JBZ is a 2004 Fiat Tribute in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

The most common reason a Fiat Tribute fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX54 JBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX54 JBZ is a 2004 Fiat Tribute, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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