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BT53 FLD

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,795 mi
Last recorded211,795 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FLD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 211,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 211,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 205,008 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r slight wheel damage

Pass 10 Sep 2013 198,232 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 191,782 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 189,926 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 189,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 152,189 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 152,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 124,879 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 124,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 101,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks n/s by g/box

Fail 28 Dec 2007 101,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks n/s by g/box

Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,641 miles

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

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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BT53 FLD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BT53 FLD, 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 BT53 FLD registered?

BT53 FLD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BT53 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 FLD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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