MOT Status
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72,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust backbox outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
euro headlamp adapters fitted
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
euro headlamp adapters fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
handbrake cables deteriorated
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
handbrake cables deteriorated
Hand brake cables deteriorating Exhaust silencer deteriorating Suspension components corroded in parts
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Hand brake cables deteriorating Exhaust silencer deteriorating Suspension components corroded in parts
Exhaust silencer deteriorating
Hand brake cables deteriorating
Suspension components corroded in parts
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Exhaust silencer deteriorating
Hand brake cables deteriorating
Suspension components corroded in parts
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside door step corroded
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside door step corroded
park brake just met required efficiency
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
exhaust silencer box rusted
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
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)
exhaust silencer box rusted
Front end crossmember/radiator mounting getting corroded
Front inner w/arch top and turret areas around spring mounts, getting abit corroded
P.A.S. metal pipes getting abit corroded in places
Rear inner w/arch top areas getting abit corroded
Rear leaf spring mounts getting abit corroded
Rest of exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front area section missing (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Appears to be slight leak of grease at N/S outer D/Shaft gaiter starting
Front end crossmember/radiator mounting getting corroded
Front inner w/arch top and turret areas around spring mounts, getting abit corroded
Front subframe and steering rack areas getting abit oily
P.A.S. metal pipes getting abit corroded in places
Rear inner w/arch top areas getting abit corroded
Rear leaf spring mounts getting abit corroded
Rest of exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)
front tyres worn to 1.8mm of tread and perished
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
rear tyres perished
slight movement o/s inner steering rack joint
small amount of oil around steering rack area
Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)
Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded slightly
Front tyres getting abit low on tread
Rear leaf spring rear end mountings getting abit corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 DXD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BU53 DXD, 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 BU53 DXD registered?
BU53 DXD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is BU53 DXD safe to buy?
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