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AX53 AFN

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,432 mi
Last recorded95,432 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AFN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 95,432 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

both inner sills corroded and holed

no clearance on bump stops

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,801 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake drag at n/s front

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sill panels not within a prescribed area

damage to n/s loading door

n/s and o/s front outer drive shaft gaiters have a slight seepage of grease

n/s rear loading door needs slight attention

parking brake lever has side to side play but does not effect operation

Fail 1 Nov 2010 85,800 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake drag at n/s front

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sill panels not within a prescribed area

damage to n/s loading door

n/s and o/s front outer drive shaft gaiters have a slight seepage of grease

n/s rear loading door needs slight attention

parking brake lever has side to side play but does not effect operation

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 72,013 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,495 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,104 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low and slight damage side wall

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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AX53 AFN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX53 AFN, 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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What year was AX53 AFN registered?

AX53 AFN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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