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BU53 DXL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,853 mi
Last recorded77,853 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DXL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 77,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 75,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2024 74,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 73,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door step area corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,329 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 May 2021 70,010 miles

Drivers door step corroded outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,099 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 60,768 miles

sump rusty

Pass 31 May 2016 57,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,726 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both sides of chassis at front jacking points corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Jul 2015 54,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both sides of chassis at front jacking points corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Jul 2014
Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,629 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,126 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 DXL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

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

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