MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,512 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (2nd axle) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both OSR Tyres cracking
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both offside rear tyres are cracking
offside front upper non obligatory marker lamp not working
offside rear lower non obligatory marker lamp not working
windscreen washer pressure is low
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
caravan twin axle fitted to chassis
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
brake test results calculated using measured weight
vehicle measured weight is higher than DGW. vehicle may require replating
Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
brake test results calculated using measured weight
vehicle measured weight is higher than DGW. vehicle may require replating
ENGINE OIL LEAKS
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
ENGINE OIL LEAKS
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 ATX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BU53 ATX, 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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BU53 ATX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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