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FJ53 BTZ

2003 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,856 mi
Last recorded70,856 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Camper42,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 BTZ
MakeFiat
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 70,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,900 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 67,891 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,796 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,946 miles

Exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,448 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 52,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2016 51,066 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 48,772 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 48,722 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 46,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front inner upper arch slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 46,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front inner upper arch slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,626 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 45,618 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,200 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 39,172 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,112 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Clutch hydraulic pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,809 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Camper?

Based on 19,075 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,020
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Brake pipe excessively corroded 293
brake binding 260
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 258
Headlamp aim too low 226
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FJ53 BTZ is a 2003 Fiat Camper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 42,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 BTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ53 BTZ is a 2003 Fiat Camper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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