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DS53 DJF

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,380 mi
Last recorded75,380 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 DJF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 71,927 miles

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

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

corrosion started around front subframe mounts

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2017 71,878 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,555 miles

Corrosion started around nearside front subframe mounts

Wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 67,555 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion started around nearside front subframe mounts

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,227 miles

front brakes pipes sligthly corroded

front cross member sligthly corroded

general corrosion of under vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2015 63,107 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes pipes sligthly corroded

front cross member sligthly corroded

general corrosion of under vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,396 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,663 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,645 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,633 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,452 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,784 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,958 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,842 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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DS53 DJF is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 DS53 DJF, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS53 DJF is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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