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AP53 GOA

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,839 mi
Last recorded120,839 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GOA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 120,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,739 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2013 115,952 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f upper inner wheel arches are corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2012 111,827 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake warning light comes on, on dash

front number plate is cracked

n/s mid to rear sill overhang corroded ( bad )

n/s/ mid to rear outer sill corroded ( bad )

o/s/f screen damaged below eye line in corner

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges & starting to get close to limits.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 111,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake warning light comes on, on dash

front number plate is cracked

n/s mid to rear sill overhang corroded ( bad )

n/s/ mid to rear outer sill corroded ( bad )

o/s/f screen damaged below eye line in corner

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges & starting to get close to limits.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 106,158 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged.

n/s sill overhang corroded & holed

n/s/ outer sill corroded & holed

Fail 30 Nov 2011 106,103 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged.

n/s sill overhang corroded & holed

n/s/ outer sill corroded & holed

Pass 7 Dec 2010 100,589 miles

front brakes out of balance=40kg=16%. o/s/f leads

o/s/f brake has slight binding.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 100,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brakes out of balance=40kg=16%. o/s/f leads

o/s/f brake has slight binding.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 94,068 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

nearside front brake disc pitted and worn

Fail 25 Nov 2009 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

nearside front brake disc pitted and worn

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,073 miles

front brakes out of balance=30kg=15%.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 83,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 83,003 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,527 miles

advise near side door mirror cracked. †

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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AP53 GOA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 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 Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 GOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP53 GOA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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