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DX53 YVL

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 YVL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 94,519 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 94,517 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (badly corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,325 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 94,325 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 94,253 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 94,253 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 94,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,090 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 90,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,951 miles

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

Evidence of coolant leak from radiator

Offside rear reflector cracked

Reverse lamp lens cracked/repaired

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,214 miles

Air conditioning belt badly cracked

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Evidence of coolant leak from radiator

Nearside front tyre very slight cracking

Reverse lamp lens repaired

Offside front and both rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air conditioning belt badly cracked

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Evidence of coolant leak from radiator

Nearside front tyre very slight cracking

Reverse lamp lens repaired

Offside front and both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,810 miles

Air conditioning belt cracked

Nearside front tyre cracking

Both rear and Offside front tyres cracked badly

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,203 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,160 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,160 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,793 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,298 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 40,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,706 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,544 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 YVL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

DX53 YVL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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