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BU53 DXP

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DXP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2026 92,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel well panel excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel well forward upper panel excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal NSR inner sill welding patch covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel well panel central rear corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal OSR inner sill welding patch covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering pipe and oil sump covered in underseal

rear silencer corroded and peeling its outer skin

wheel wells covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes/hoses to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,418 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,797 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded -not in any prescribed area

Fail 11 Jan 2023 87,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil empty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear inner cill holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 82,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,213 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 79,213 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 76,017 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,147 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 62,941 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,580 miles

Oil leak

very bad oil leak on sump

Fail 25 Oct 2013 58,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

very bad oil leak on sump

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,461 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,011 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 40,011 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,250 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 24,309 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 20,657 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 DXP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

BU53 DXP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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