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DY53 HTA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,583 mi
Last recorded172,583 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 HTA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 172,583 miles

o/s suspension mtg corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 167,321 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 167,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 162,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 162,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 157,051 miles

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

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

battery needs securing properly

nearside front shock absorber is leaking

offside front jacking point area is corroded but not holed

strut top bearings need greasing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 136,246 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal rubber is wearing through

cat is rattling

drivers seat base is damaged

noise from the nearside front suspension upper mount on lock to lock check

Fail 6 Dec 2012 136,231 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal rubber is wearing through

cat is rattling

drivers seat base is damaged

noise from the nearside front suspension upper mount on lock to lock check

Pass 7 Dec 2011 119,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner cv gaiter is split

Fail 2 Dec 2011 119,484 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cat is rattling

nearside inner cv gaiter is split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,849 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 101,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,352 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 85,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,805 miles

stonechip in front screen n/s

Fail 4 Jun 2007 53,805 miles

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

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

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

stone chip in front screen n/s

Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,689 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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DY53 HTA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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