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DX53 WHE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,480 mi
Last recorded87,480 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 WHE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 87,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer (CV JOINT GAITER CLIP LOOSE)

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,914 miles

light corrosion to both front inner flitches

light corrosion to both rear chassis sections

Pass 14 Jun 2021 79,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 78,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 76,922 miles

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 22 May 2018 75,833 miles

Inside front wheel arches and inner sill starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 16 May 2017 74,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,507 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 72,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre inside wearing thin

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 69,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,662 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,708 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 25 Nov 2006 31,363 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 WHE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX53 WHE?

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What year was DX53 WHE registered?

DX53 WHE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is DX53 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 WHE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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