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AX53 NBA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,364 mi
Last recorded115,364 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 115,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split on 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,703 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 112,697 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 108,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,685 miles

Front inner flitchs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 103,019 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,864 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,052 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 97,050 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,937 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,186 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,048 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,735 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 72,735 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,087 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 67,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 61,330 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,330 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 57,043 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,551 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,826 miles

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 NBA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBA, 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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AX53 NBA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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