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EA53 HNO

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,163 mi
Last recorded96,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HNO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,163 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside inner sill in poor condition

Offside side mirror slightly damaged and in poor condition

steering rack in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,158 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside inner sill in poor condition

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

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside side mirror slightly damaged and in poor condition

steering rack in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2016 97,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in a few places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,546 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 94,546 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,700 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,694 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 Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 82,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 74,527 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass small cracks

Fail 9 May 2011 74,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s door mirror glass small cracks

Pass 7 May 2010 65,343 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 65,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror glass slighly cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,764 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror glass slighly cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,580 miles

high level brake light not working

n/s door mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,814 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 HNO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EA53 HNO, 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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EA53 HNO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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