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EJ53 WFW

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,164 mi
Last recorded84,164 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WFW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 84,163 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,909 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 63,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,490 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 55,241 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 53,693 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2020 52,590 miles

minor corrosion on underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2020 52,590 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor corrosion on underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2019 51,304 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 49,143 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,200 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating but not showing cords

Pass 30 Dec 2016 43,561 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,331 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 37,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,157 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 31,142 miles

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

offside headlamp has condensation

Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,775 miles

small condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 22,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s headlamp has slight dampness in sidelamp assy

rear wiper blade has rubber missing

Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,860 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 17,115 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,276 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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EJ53 WFW is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 52,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ53 WFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ53 WFW registered?

EJ53 WFW is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is EJ53 WFW safe to buy?

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