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AX53 EJU

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,621 mi
Last recorded176,621 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EJU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 176,621 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 176,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front chassis areas corroded/weak..

Pass 17 Oct 2013 176,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 175,931 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 175,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 174,650 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded and lipped

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

oil leak from engine

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2011 174,650 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded and lipped

n/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

oil leak from engine

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 7 May 2010 163,633 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 163,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 153,976 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 153,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 114,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 79,342 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 79,167 miles

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

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

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 EJU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX53 EJU, 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 EJU registered?

AX53 EJU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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