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DX53 WHR

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

63,270 mi
Last recorded63,270 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 WHR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 63,270 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Top Struts Corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,618 miles

Chassis & Top Struts and Back Axle Corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,992 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 61,992 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,501 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 54,420 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 54,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,783 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 50,783 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,463 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 49,463 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 46,686 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 46,684 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,283 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 40,283 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,563 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/r lights are damaged

rear brakes out of ballance

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 33,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 30,090 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,090 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,161 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in windscreen

rear reflectors have been temperally repaired

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,161 miles

chip in windscreen

rear reflectors have been temperally repaired

Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,661 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 17,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,158 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 15,157 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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 WHR is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DX53 WHR, 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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What year was DX53 WHR registered?

DX53 WHR is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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