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BV53 DEU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,639 mi
Last recorded59,639 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 DEU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 59,639 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has corrosion around suspention components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 58,649 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

corrosion to offside front chassis

corrosion to step area's

general corrosion to vehicle under body & suspension components

Fail 17 Nov 2017 58,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seats facing backwards (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

corrosion to offside front chassis

corrosion to step area's

general corrosion to vehicle under body & suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,768 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing excessively corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 52,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2nd axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2nd axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 3rd axle (3.7.B.6a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing excessively corroded but not within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,156 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2015 51,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,349 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 44,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,780 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,963 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 7,906 miles

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2010 94,761 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,305 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 53,228 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,285 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 39,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 24,040 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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BV53 DEU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV53 DEU, 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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BV53 DEU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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