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EA53 FUT

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,282 mi
Last recorded15,282 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 FUT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 15,282 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,245 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank damp

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,193 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,655 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,654 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,007 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 95,414 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,853 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2007 68,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 60,674 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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EA53 FUT is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EA53 FUT, 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 EA53 FUT registered?

EA53 FUT is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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