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DX53 UNY

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,847 mi
Last recorded48,847 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 UNY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 48,847 miles

coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2024 48,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,756 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine sump pan corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,106 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,944 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 38,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres cracking on side walls and in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,812 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread and on side walls but not down to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,776 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres cracking slightly in tread

Fail 4 Jun 2013 35,977 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres cracking slightly in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,820 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,890 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,213 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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DX53 UNY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX53 UNY, 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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What year was DX53 UNY registered?

DX53 UNY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is DX53 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 UNY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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