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EF53 DSV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,622 mi
Last recorded125,622 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DSV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,622 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reverse bulb not working but doesn't come into effect on age of vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2025 125,601 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reverse bulb not working but doesn't come into effect on age of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2024 123,436 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 123,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 122,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 121,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,738 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 118,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 117,741 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 115,735 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished.

Unable to viuew rear pads through the wheel trims.

Fail 22 May 2015 115,735 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished.

Unable to viuew rear pads through the wheel trims.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 115,306 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 115,306 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 114,526 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2012 114,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,699 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 112,673 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 111,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,283 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 108,395 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,773 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 83,773 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front marker lights inop

reserve travel on h/brake just up to mot standard

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 DSV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EF53 DSV, 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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EF53 DSV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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