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BU53 EER

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,787 mi
Last recorded55,787 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EER
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 55,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,670 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 47,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,899 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Sep 2020 45,898 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,889 miles

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

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

Offside Washer jet not working

Rear brake application uneven

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,446 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 36,787 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 36,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 34,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,385 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 27,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,880 miles

NSR brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,122 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 21,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,624 miles

n/s front tyre small bulge

Pass 29 Nov 2006 5,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 3,720 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 EER is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EER, 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 EER registered?

BU53 EER is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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