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CE53 LGG

2003 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,631 mi
Last recorded73,631 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LGG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,631 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 73,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower arch corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside sill badly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,380 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 70,380 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,751 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,080 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,882 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,616 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,313 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,313 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,606 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 45,583 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,438 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres perished.

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front and bot rear tyres perished.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,698 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,352 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,413 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 9,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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CE53 LGG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE53 LGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 LGG registered?

CE53 LGG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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