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AY53 EYW

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,534 mi
Last recorded63,534 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EYW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,534 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Head lamp height adjuster not working.

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

Service brake efficiency 50%. Parking brake efficiency 19%.

Pass 22 Nov 2024 62,304 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'chassis rail' corroded and holed close to front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 61,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch/chassis member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,484 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches to chassis both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,312 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2021 58,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,142 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2019 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake bind advise investigation

coolant low

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,035 miles

Front beam image poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has been repaired (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,221 miles

o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 3 Nov 2015 45,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,784 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre rear stop partially inoperative

nearside rear upper marker lamp discoloured

Fail 24 Nov 2014 42,732 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre rear stop partially inoperative

nearside rear upper marker lamp discoloured

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,531 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,518 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,948 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 24,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,443 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,269 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,733 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 EYW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY53 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

AY53 EYW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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