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BU53 DXF

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

25,345 mi
Last recorded25,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DXF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 25,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 24,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 22,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 22,885 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 22,421 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 22,129 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 22,122 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker >40mm in zone B (3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 22,107 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 22,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 21,260 miles

All tyres old and perishing.

Rear rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 20,878 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight rusting on front brake discs.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,296 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 20,288 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 20,048 miles

Oil leak

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,048 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,083 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,077 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre stop light 75% working

offside rear light lense damaged/cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,555 miles

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2009 10,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2008 7,454 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,454 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 1,242 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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BU53 DXF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BU53 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

BU53 DXF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BU53 DXF safe to buy?

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