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BU53 EFM

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,164 mi
Last recorded92,164 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 92,164 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 90,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 90,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 89,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,488 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,676 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDER SIDE UNDER SEALED

Pass 5 Jun 2020 88,269 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 88,225 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper marker lamp inop

front exhaust mount broken

radiator support panel excessivly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 83,381 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Upper marker lamp inop

front exhaust mount broken

radiator support panel excessivly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,274 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,267 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,956 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,952 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,862 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,862 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,127 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 53,069 miles

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,677 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 46,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EFM 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 69.2%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

BU53 EFM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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