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FX53 ASU

2003 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,220 mi
Last recorded115,220 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan37,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ASU
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 115,220 miles

silencer corroded outer skin

undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2025 114,796 miles

Car underneath the body is heavily under sealed

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded off

Pass 24 Sep 2024 114,390 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 114,389 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,812 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 19 Sep 2023 112,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at l/s/v (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member to outrigger spring shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to outrigger spring shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to outrigger spring shakle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,106 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 110,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,223 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 108,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 106,161 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 106,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,528 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 104,528 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement handbrake relay lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding due to handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding due to handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,698 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,182 miles

coolant low

Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,980 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,298 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,875 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,500 miles

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

Play In O/S Of Rack

Fail 22 Oct 2009 43,500 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Play In O/S Of Rack

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,124 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,205 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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FX53 ASU is a 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX53 ASU, 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 FX53 ASU registered?

FX53 ASU is a 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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