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FJ53 EYX

2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,866 mi
Last recorded104,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan56,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 EYX
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 104,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 104,843 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working Red end upper marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Red upper body marker affected by direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by direction indicator (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 102,356 miles

Front leaf spring corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 102,356 miles

Front leaf spring corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,909 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both main beam headlamp lenses corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,643 miles

slight mist on n/s/r shocker

slight oil leak rear of gear box

slight play on front anti roll bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,476 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 92,461 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured Bottom leaf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 70% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 83,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 77,772 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 56,991 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,053 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,048 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 27,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,525 miles

1.Air pipe to brake actuator over rear axle.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 7,762 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorcaravan?

Based on 1,763 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
2,147
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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FJ53 EYX is a 2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan in White with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 56,149 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 Mercedes Motorcaravan fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 EYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 EYX registered?

FJ53 EYX is a 2003 Mercedes Motorcaravan, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 EYX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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