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DG53 FZZ

2003 Auto-trail Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,188 mi
Last recorded78,188 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato34,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FZZ
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,188 miles

Rear leaf springs creaking

Fail 31 Mar 2026 78,188 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear leaf springs creaking

Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad clip catching

Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner wing under battery ,

Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,710 miles

cab underside undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,590 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 63,868 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 63,868 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,358 miles

n/s inner step area corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,844 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,934 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front step sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,608 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,016 miles

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

Rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2013 27,016 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 4 May 2011 24,458 miles

slight surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,972 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 15,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,643 miles

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

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Ducato?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,886
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 31
brake binding 29
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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DG53 FZZ is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 34,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Auto-trail Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 FZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Auto-trail Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG53 FZZ registered?

DG53 FZZ is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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