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BU53 LUT

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,530 mi
Last recorded69,530 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,530 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 63,672 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 62,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 62,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 61,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

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

Fail 15 May 2023 61,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming away

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 59,873 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 57,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,988 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion At front cross member mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit the rear of the tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front one of the tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 47,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit the rear of the tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front one of the tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,143 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes corroded

some corrosion front inner wing areas

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake performance is just passable

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,473 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,509 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 35,509 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,335 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,404 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,461 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,597 miles

.Parking brake efficiency low - N/S and O/S second axle.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,569 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 LUT is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc 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 LUT, 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 LUT registered?

BU53 LUT is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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