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EA53 PVJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,971 mi
Last recorded175,971 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 PVJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 175,971 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 175,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 29 Sep 2012 161,435 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 141,272 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 141,272 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 120,970 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 120,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 102,729 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,576 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,576 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 70,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,971 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 PVJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA53 PVJ, 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 PVJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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