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CN53 GRU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,955 mi
Last recorded79,955 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 GRU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside covered in underbody sealer some components cannot be inspected.

Underside showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)

Fail 22 May 2025 79,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside covered in underbody sealer some components cannot be inspected.

Underside showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)

Pass 18 May 2024 79,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 77,351 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AREA AROUND BOTH CAB STEPS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage STEERING RAM (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH DUST COVERS MISSING (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 77,333 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AREA AROUND BOTH CAB STEPS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage STEERING RAM (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH DUST COVERS MISSING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,111 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,946 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 75,923 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,500 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 48,924 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 48,924 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 45,211 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,001 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 41,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 36,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,765 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 29,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,560 miles

Nail in the tread of o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2008 18,508 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,643 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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CN53 GRU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CN53 GRU, 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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CN53 GRU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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