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DY53 HTF

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

40,806 mi
Last recorded40,806 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 40,806 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 40,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 40,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 39,391 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 37,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 35,932 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,930 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,178 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 113,116 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner sill corroded through along its length (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

power steering leak

silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2016 100,915 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 100,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 91,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,337 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,337 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 74,586 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 74,569 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2012 66,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,855 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 64,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,315 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,227 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 47,227 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 38,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,200 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,826 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 HTF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

DY53 HTF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 HTF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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