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FJ53 ERK

2003 Fiat Camper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Camper42,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 15 May 2024 86,532 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,228 miles

Front main beam headlamp reflective surface corroded

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 85,228 miles

Front main beam headlamp reflective surface corroded

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 81,584 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 81,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 80,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,333 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,480 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,381 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,990 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,839 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,058 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 37,058 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,717 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 ERK is a 2003 Fiat Camper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ERK, 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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What year was FJ53 ERK registered?

FJ53 ERK is a 2003 Fiat Camper, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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