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BN53 LZE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LZE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,026 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s front seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s front wheel bearing some noise heard when rotated.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 98,026 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted to n/s front seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s front wheel bearing some noise heard when rotated.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cable loose in braket (secure)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,671 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cable loose in braket (secure)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,345 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 79,345 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 68,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,618 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,180 miles

1, power steer pipes corrosive.

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 LZE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BN53 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

BN53 LZE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BN53 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 LZE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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