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BU53 EEX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 61,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,218 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/cab step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 60,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing at strut mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 59,716 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch/inner wing slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,059 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 59,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis leg holed due to corrosion but outwith prescribed areas.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 58,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to seized brake

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,220 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front inner wing at top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front chassis leg at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front inner wing (various points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front cross member badly corroded but not affecting steering, suspension or stability of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2019 56,220 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside front chassis leg at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front inner wing at bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front inner wing at top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front chassis leg at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front inner wing (various points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front cross member badly corroded but not affecting steering, suspension or stability of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,480 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 55,480 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,247 miles

Front radiator lower panel slight corrosion

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,940 miles

Front radiator support corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,303 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 50,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,498 miles

13-pin trailer electrical socket no power

Pass 31 May 2011 46,862 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,758 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 26,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f top marker lamp inop

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 26 May 2009 26,491 miles

n/s/f top marker lamp inop

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,652 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 EEX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

BU53 EEX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BU53 EEX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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