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BV53 WFZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,129 mi
Last recorded139,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WFZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 139,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside sill corroded outside of the prescribed area

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside sill corroded outside of the prescribed area

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle in such condition that rust is covering all areas of brakes

Underside of vehicle in such condition that rust is covering all areas of steering components

Underside of vehicle in such condition that rust is covering all areas of suspension components

Fail 25 Jan 2016 139,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing

nearside inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

offside inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

oil leaks

underside rusty and in poor condition in places

Fail 21 Jan 2016 139,077 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

offside inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

oil leaks

underside rusty and in poor condition in places

Fail 12 Jan 2016 138,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

offside inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

oil leaks

underside rusty and in poor condition in places

Pass 12 Nov 2014 137,669 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake disc inner faces rusty

nearside rear tyre tread down to limit and bald on inner edge

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

underside rusty in places

Fail 21 Oct 2014 137,626 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre down to tread limit and bald on inner edge

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

underside rusty in places

Pass 4 Oct 2013 136,863 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 136,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 129,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 129,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 122,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 117,337 miles

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

load sensing valve seized

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 6 Oct 2009 115,131 miles

front transverse brake pipe has surface rust

Pass 25 Sep 2008 108,683 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 105,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,095 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 WFZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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