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BP53 HHV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,512 mi
Last recorded127,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HHV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 127,512 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 127,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by rear leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 117,427 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner wheel arch splash guard corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2014 117,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside front inner wheel arch splash guard corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,146 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 17 Nov 2012 102,794 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 102,486 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,308 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2011 94,072 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,727 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,526 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet and front bumper damaged - bonnet still secures and opens

signs of fuel around fuel tank

signs of grease around nearside outer cv boot

temporary repair to headlamps

Fail 15 Oct 2009 79,836 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet and front bumper damaged - bonnet still secures and opens

signs of fuel around fuel tank

signs of grease around nearside outer cv boot

Pass 23 Aug 2008 72,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,717 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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BP53 HHV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP53 HHV, 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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BP53 HHV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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