MOT Status
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64,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Arm seized (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Wheel area (4.11 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front support under radiator corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding 99kgf (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 62kgf (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low kick up well below lower alignment lines (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high above zero line (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
chassis corroded
front o/s shockabsorber weeping
chassis corroded
front o/s shockabsorber weeping
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
surface corrosion exhaust system
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
handbrake efficiency uneven
surface corrosion exhaust system
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 LUE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?
BU53 LUE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 October 2003.
Is BU53 LUE safe to buy?
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