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DX53 VUH

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,096 mi
Last recorded61,096 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 61,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind shock starting to get corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pipes starting to get corroded

Fail 13 May 2026 61,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind shock starting to get corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering pipes starting to get corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 60,278 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 60,262 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 60,111 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 60,111 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 59,786 miles

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

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

both front brake discs inner faces

Fail 16 Nov 2023 59,784 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs inner faces

Pass 28 Nov 2022 57,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc pitted and corroded but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,201 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 50,592 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,563 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,434 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 21,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,674 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,722 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 17,701 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,625 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 14,625 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 VUH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

DX53 VUH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is DX53 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 VUH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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