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DY53 HSX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,880 mi
Last recorded159,880 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 HSX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 May 2026 159,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,027 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 148,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 144,688 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 131,591 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,509 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 110,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,251 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

various corrosion underside

Fail 13 Nov 2014 88,151 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various corrosion underside

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre perished 195/70R15C

Fail 15 Nov 2013 76,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre perished 195/70R15C

Pass 21 May 2012 72,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Load sensing valve connecting rod bent and plastic bush work. Valve still operating normally.

N/S front tyre worn close to the legal limit.

O/S and N/S radiator top mountings starting to deterorate.

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge and worn close to the legal limit.

Fail 21 May 2012 72,754 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

Load sensing valve connecting rod bent and plastic bush work. Valve still operating normally.

N/S front tyre worn close to the legal limit.

O/S and N/S radiator top mountings starting to deterorate.

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge and worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,745 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,863 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 63,863 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 54,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 54,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,853 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 38,450 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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DY53 HSX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DY53 HSX, 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 DY53 HSX registered?

DY53 HSX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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