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AY53 EYJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,357 mi
Last recorded55,357 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EYJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system rusty

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lots of sealant underside.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rust starting suspension components.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 51,611 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 48,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp not fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside & Offside rear upper marker lamps not working - Front ones visible from rear

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Cover also missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 48,742 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Nearside sharp edges at front of sideskirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside rear wheel arch cover missing - Sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component insecure Nearside sideskirt panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Nearside & Offside bumper corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Bumper insecure Insecure due to excessive damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp not fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside & Offside rear upper markers not working - Front pair visible from front & rear

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Cover missing (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 48,742 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Nearside sharp edges at front of sideskirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside rear wheel arch cover missing - Sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component insecure Nearside sideskirt panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Nearside & Offside bumper corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Bumper insecure Insecure due to excessive damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp not fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside & Offside rear upper markers not working - Front pair visible from front & rear

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Cover missing (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 44,895 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 44,895 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x3 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,905 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 14 Mar 2019 38,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,814 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 36,612 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 36,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,213 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 32,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,073 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 32,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,608 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 31,608 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,870 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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AY53 EYJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AY53 EYJ, 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 AY53 EYJ registered?

AY53 EYJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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