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EN53 NBM

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

144,063 mi
Last recorded144,063 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NBM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 144,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 144,063 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 134,535 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 129,214 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 129,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 124,216 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 118,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 118,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,451 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 113,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect european headlamp fitted, kick up on wromg side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect european dip headlamp fitted, kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,743 miles

Nearside Front headlamp kick up to offside

Offside Front headlamp kick up to offside

Fail 5 Sep 2018 104,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp kick up to offside

Offside Front headlamp kick up to offside

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,362 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,362 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,257 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 87,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,766 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,044 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 29 Jun 2012 59,044 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,504 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 43,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,836 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 34,836 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,724 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 30,724 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 30,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 27,441 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,289 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2007 20,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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EN53 NBM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 EN53 NBM, 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 EN53 NBM registered?

EN53 NBM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EN53 NBM shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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