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ExpiredMileage
118,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front under wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear under wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
spare tyre worn
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both [blades split] (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill corroded various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill corroded various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear quarter panels rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear under wheel arch panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
spare tyre worn
Spare tyre defective ()
both rear bump stops split
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre outer rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre under body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Spare tyre defective ()
both rear bump stops split
various under body surface corrosion
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre under sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage plastic cover loose (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre under sill 2 places (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under body panel (6.1.B.2)
Rear centre stop light not working
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
all under floor panels showing signs of corrosion
steering coupling universal joint gaiter split
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill centre section (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop perished (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings second cross member from front (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings third cross member front (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
all under floor panels showing signs of corrosion
steering coupling universal joint gaiter split
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop offside rear
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front tyres on approx 3mm
offside rear bump stop deteriorated
offside rear tyre cracked and perished on tread
parking brake only just passed brake effort test
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside and nearside front inner wheel archs corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside and nearside front inner wheel archs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
cluth pedal hight
n/s/f tyre perised
n/s/r light unit dameged
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
cluth pedal hight
n/s/f tyre perised
n/s/r light unit dameged
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear bump stops worn
os wing mirror cracked
osr tyre cracked all over
very high travel on handbrake
nearside rear tyre slight cuts on sidewall no cords showing
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BJ53 UMH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BJ53 UMH, 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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BJ53 UMH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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