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BU53 EAW

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,950 mi
Last recorded93,950 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 93,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 93,117 miles

All brake pipes undersealed

Fail 21 May 2025 93,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer strut tower corroded and holed within top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut tower corroded and holed within top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer strut tower corroded holed within top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All brake pipes undersealed

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

both front outer sills corroded and holed

no reverse lights

Pass 5 Mar 2025 92,737 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 92,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,520 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 87,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in chassis rail close to front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple places of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,560 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/ sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 9 Mar 2023 85,549 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member corroded, abs pump bolts to (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, brake pipe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, brake pipe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/ sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,641 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch in 2 areas, not within 30cm of any mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area, also close to subframe front and rear mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 81,080 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch,2 corrosion holes but not within 30cm of any mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts, osf, both front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level on minimum

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,327 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,843 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,982 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,090 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,512 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 EAW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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