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BU53 LUF

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,052 mi
Last recorded88,052 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 80,840 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,212 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,123 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,630 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 62,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,812 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both wiper blades split

corrosion on front chassis cross member

slight drag on nearside front brake

Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both wiper blades split

corrosion on front chassis cross member

slight drag on nearside front brake

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,483 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 43,481 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,108 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)

Oil leak

small cracks on all tyre side walls

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,183 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise / brake pedal travel

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to wear marks

Fail 30 Jul 2008 37,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise / brake pedal travel

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to wear marks

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,937 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 LUF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUF, 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 LUF registered?

BU53 LUF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is BU53 LUF safe to buy?

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