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EF53 DHY

2003 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,324 mi
Last recorded158,324 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DHY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 158,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 149,997 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 140,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 136,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 125,352 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 124,269 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 118,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 118,747 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 89,324 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 89,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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EF53 DHY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF53 DHY, 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 EF53 DHY registered?

EF53 DHY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is EF53 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 DHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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