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BU53 EBM

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,259 mi
Last recorded55,259 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 55,259 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,252 miles

Chassis heavily under sealed

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 54,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,446 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 54,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,419 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 54,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,196 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Metal clutch fluid pipe corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded including various components

Fail 22 Jul 2020 54,185 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Metal clutch fluid pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Using trailer board as main light source (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Using trailer board as main light source (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded including various components

Pass 9 May 2019 54,156 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp masks fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 54,156 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin part of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high level stoplamp illuminated when sidelights on (4.2.3 (c))

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

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,136 miles

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 50,585 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,585 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished and 9 years old (215/70x15c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,042 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,476 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 8,997 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,549 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 EBM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EBM, 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 EBM registered?

BU53 EBM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BU53 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 EBM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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