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AY53 FJU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FJU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,706 miles

clutch fluid pipe rusty

front exhaust bracket brocken

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

rear spring shackle bushes slightly worn

under vehicle very rusty both side front inner wings rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2012 113,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch fluid pipe rusty

front exhaust bracket brocken

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

rear spring shackle bushes slightly worn

under vehicle very rusty both side front inner wings rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,089 miles

Both front inner wheel arches starting to rust.

Both rear spring, rear bushes slightly worn.

Dents in both nearside wheel rims.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside inner and outer sills rusted and holed.

Offside lower arm rear bush slightly worn.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 103,089 miles

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

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

Both front inner wheel arches starting to rust.

Both rear spring, rear bushes slightly worn.

Dents in both nearside wheel rims.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside inner and outer sills rusted and holed.

Offside lower arm rear bush slightly worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,216 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 93,215 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front wipers split

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pipe very rusty

off side front drive shaft centre beaing loose

small cuts in off side front tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2009 84,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pipe very rusty

off side front drive shaft centre beaing loose

small cuts in off side front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,811 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 75,811 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,264 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 65,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

off side rear brake sticking slightly

reccomend wheel alignment check due to uneven front tyre wear

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area outside zone B

Fail 11 Sep 2006 53,140 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area outside zone B

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 FJU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

AY53 FJU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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