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BU53 DXX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,218 mi
Last recorded64,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 64,218 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 63,119 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 63,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 61,723 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 60,809 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 60,809 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 58,603 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,419 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rubber hanger perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,232 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake has low efficiency and may require adjustment

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,187 miles

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 49,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,931 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,901 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 15,571 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 15,571 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,282 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,596 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 8,493 miles

all three front wiper rubbers starting to split

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 DXX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 DXX registered?

BU53 DXX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is BU53 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 DXX shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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