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FJ53 BPV

2003 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,790 mi
Last recorded50,790 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan37,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 BPV
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 50,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,641 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,266 miles

Offside Front Corrosion in wheel arch

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,625 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 45,625 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,179 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 44,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres 18 years old.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,112 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 14,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake drums possibly warped

Fail 28 Oct 2011 14,740 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,791 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 127,720 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Water/Waste tank straps loose

Pass 1 May 2009 12,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 11,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 10,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,026 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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FJ53 BPV is a 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 37,500 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 BPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FJ53 BPV registered?

FJ53 BPV is a 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is FJ53 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 BPV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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