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EF54 YAE

2004 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,714 mi
Last recorded140,714 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 YAE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 140,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody condition corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 139,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2025

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear most inner sill/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2025 139,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes excess wear/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength large hole in wheel arch by subframe front mount(brake pipe/hose mount is partly detached) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - both hoses to caliper deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - pipes in wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in wheel arch by subframe front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 holes in secondary structure - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - leaf spring rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 138,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 138,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 128,197 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch excessively corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 128,189 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch excessively corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 124,894 miles

Offside Front wheel arch excessively corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 124,881 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wheel arch excessive corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,549 miles

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill corroded

various under vehical corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,967 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,802 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 41,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,872 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 31,872 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,664 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,611 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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EF54 YAE is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 EF54 YAE, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF54 YAE is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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