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AV53 FWK

2003 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,941 mi
Last recorded114,941 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FWK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 114,941 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sub frame mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills corroded N/S and O/S.

Rear Exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 114,856 miles

Oil leak.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Both front coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror casing slightly insecure.

Rear chassis starting to corrode near spring hangers.

Sills corroding.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 114,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror casing slightly insecure.

Oil leak.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear chassis starting to corrode near spring hangers.

Sills corroding.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 113,535 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 113,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,926 miles

Both front macpherson strut top bearings stiff

Fail 6 Dec 2012 102,969 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front macpherson strut top bearings stiff

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

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

n/s rear brake binding

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s side loading door damaged

side light switch with ignition off "sticky"

Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,486 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s mirror case insecure

o/s lower mirror missing

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,486 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

n/s mirror case insecure

o/s lower mirror missing

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,681 miles

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

accident damage to o/s mirror

n/s mirror outer cowling insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,539 miles

Dent in side loading door

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

n/s front brake pads wearing low

n/s mirror slightly insecure

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 45,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,973 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 32,973 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding on off side rear brake.

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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AV53 FWK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV53 FWK, 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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AV53 FWK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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