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BN53 LYU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

238,170 mi
Last recorded238,170 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LYU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 238,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

welding to underside

Pass 15 Nov 2017 232,644 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r valence corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

various welding repairs to underside

Fail 6 Nov 2017 232,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r valence corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

various welding repairs to underside

Pass 9 Nov 2016 225,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 216,347 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 206,096 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2013 192,972 miles

Body welded and undersealed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 178,328 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 163,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 148,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 129,288 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bind front wheels

Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,204 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 107,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 83,336 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 82,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 60,384 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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BN53 LYU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN53 LYU, 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 BN53 LYU registered?

BN53 LYU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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