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BU53 EET

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,003 mi
Last recorded47,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,003 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 47,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,893 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 43,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,927 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 33,927 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F brake binding

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,147 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 27,147 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres cracking badly with age

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,886 miles

all tyres cracking with age

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,115 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 12,053 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,905 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 Feb 2007 5,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 5,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 EET is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EET, 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 EET registered?

BU53 EET is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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