MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/R tyre sidewall perished.
Unable to viuew rear pads through the wheel trims.
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.
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s mirror glass cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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