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BU53 ECD

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,168 mi
Last recorded52,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ECD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 52,168 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 52,158 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 50,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,313 miles

under body been undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2024 49,922 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Front radiator support crossmember corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

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

steering rack casing corroded

sump corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 49,922 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe offside rear mounting area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Front radiator support crossmember corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

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

steering rack casing corroded

sump corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 49,313 miles

Areas of corrosion

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

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

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

Steering rack corroded

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

Sump corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 49,313 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Areas of corrosion

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

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

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

Steering rack corroded

Sump corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,076 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2022 48,076 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 46,644 miles

Both front inner wheel arches heavy corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub frame heavy corrosion

Front sub frame mounting areas heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2021 46,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front inner wheel arches heavy corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub frame heavy corrosion

Front sub frame mounting areas heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,277 miles

Areas of corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,811 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front step corroded

front sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 43,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70 r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front inner wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front step corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 41,316 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,539 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,249 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 37,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,798 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,428 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 36,428 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,204 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,783 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 31,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 28,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,766 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,148 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 24,148 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,406 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 22,405 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,021 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 18,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 14,719 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 14,719 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 ECD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECD, 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 ECD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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