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BU53 LUE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,342 mi
Last recorded64,342 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,342 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 64,342 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,342 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 64,346 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 64,346 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 64,341 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,929 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2021 60,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 59,336 miles

Front support under radiator corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,527 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 57,527 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 May 2018 55,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 54,868 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 54,868 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 51,294 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2016 51,294 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 46,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis corroded

front o/s shockabsorber weeping

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,489 miles

chassis corroded

front o/s shockabsorber weeping

Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,172 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion exhaust system

Fail 16 Oct 2012 36,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,082 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,718 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,428 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,599 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,119 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 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.

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