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EJ53 EBU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 EBU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 128,881 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,404 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 127,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leaqk

Pass 24 Mar 2014 117,534 miles

brake pedal anti slip slight worn

rear suspension close too bump stops

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip slight worn

rear suspension close too bump stops

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 94,013 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 94,013 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,575 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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EJ53 EBU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ53 EBU, 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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EJ53 EBU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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