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AE53 DTF

2003 Fiat Ducato Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,955 mi
Last recorded84,955 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorhome34,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 DTF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 82,681 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 66,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 61,738 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 58,834 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,898 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slightly tight

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded link pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

emissions plate value has been removed from vin plate

headlamp levelling switch has been removed

Pass 11 Nov 2017 46,134 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,346 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 41,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,727 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 39,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 36,375 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front tyres have cracks in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,375 miles

Front tyres have cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 33,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 30,602 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 30,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 27,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 25,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 13,242 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motorhome?

Based on 11,545 MOT tests across 598 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,936
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 159
brake binding 138
Brake pipe excessively corroded 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
position lamp(s) not working 96
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AE53 DTF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorhome 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 Ducato Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 34,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 DTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE53 DTF registered?

AE53 DTF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorhome, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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