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EA53 OWY

2003 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests46 (32 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,113 mi
Last recorded168,113 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OWY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

32 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 168,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 162,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2024 162,959 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 161,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

excessive corrosion to nearside out rigger and foot step

excessive corrosion to offside outer sill and out rigger

under seal throughout under side

wipers very slow in operation

Fail 6 Jun 2023 161,629 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

excessive corrosion to nearside out rigger and foot step

excessive corrosion to offside outer sill and out rigger

under seal throughout under side

wipers very slow in operation

Pass 4 Mar 2022 159,080 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 159,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 157,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 157,301 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive various prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 155,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 19 Dec 2018 153,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Dec 2018 153,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusting to various prescribed areas

Pass 15 Dec 2017 152,037 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 148,379 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 148,370 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near rear door under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 147,030 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded & holed outside prescribed area

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

metal clutch pipe corroded at bulkhead

Fail 20 Oct 2015 147,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded & holed outside prescribed area

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

metal clutch pipe corroded at bulkhead

Pass 13 Jan 2015 146,809 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 146,793 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 141,093 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 141,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 134,761 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 134,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 126,238 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 126,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 111,668 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 89,703 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 89,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,089 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 87,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 84,034 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 84,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,461 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,594 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,936 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,827 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,473 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,746 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,609 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,603 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 16,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 2,826 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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EA53 OWY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OWY, 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 OWY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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