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BU53 EDR

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 81,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded, not reducing structural strength

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded, not reducing structural strength

Offside Inner sill corroded, not reducing structural strength

Pass 23 May 2025 79,747 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 79,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens excessively cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 77,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both show signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 77,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both show signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 75,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2022 72,943 miles

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 70,414 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 68,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 68,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 67,936 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 67,936 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,098 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 65,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,728 miles

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches but not within 30cm of suspension mount

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,357 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 46,357 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,188 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 40,188 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,738 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,550 miles

Exhaust system rusty and outer skin coming away

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,884 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 27,884 miles

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

silencer cover in poor condition but not leeking

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,768 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,324 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,400 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 15,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,714 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 EDR is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 EDR, 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 EDR registered?

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

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