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EO53 AKF

2003 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,786 mi
Last recorded143,786 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 AKF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2017 143,786 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step box section to inner wheel arch to jacking point in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner wheel arch + in and around strut in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step box section to inner wheel arch to jacking point in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch rear of + in and around strut in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside + offside front inner wheel arches in several places surface corrosion + sides of chassis rails

nearside + offside rear inner valances in several places

nearside rear + offside front wheel slightly binding

small stone chip in front windscreen

surface corrosion to front cross member in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front chassis rails from cross member to rear of subframe in several places

surface corrosion to rear cross member in several places

Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,417 miles

Nearside + offside front chassis rails to front cross member surface corrosion

Nearside + offside front inner wheel arches to struts + chassis rails surface corrosion in several places

Nearside + offside inner + outer sills surface corrosion front to raer in several places

Nearside + offside rear cross member surface corrosion in several places

Nearside + offside rear inner + outer valances surface corrosion

small stone chip in front windscreen

spare tyre defective

surface corrosion to front cross member in several places

Fail 22 Mar 2016 141,407 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside + offside front chassis rails to front cross member surface corrosion

Nearside + offside front inner wheel arches to struts + chassis rails surface corrosion in several places

Nearside + offside inner + outer sills surface corrosion front to raer in several places

Nearside + offside rear cross member surface corrosion in several places

Nearside + offside rear inner + outer valances surface corrosion

small stone chip in front windscreen

spare tyre defective

surface corrosion to front cross member in several places

Pass 7 Apr 2015 140,387 miles

nearside + offside front bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished

nearside + offside front headlamps slightly insecure

nearside front indicater slightly discoloured

rear pads look low

small chip in front screen

surface corrosion to front crossmember

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front chassis rails

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches around top strut

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches in several places

Fail 24 Mar 2015 140,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

nearside + offside front bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished

nearside + offside front headlamps slightly insecure

nearside front indicater slightly discoloured

rear pads look low

small chip in front screen

surface corrosion to front crossmember

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front chassis rails

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches around top strut

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches in several places

Pass 25 Sep 2013 138,935 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 138,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 137,467 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 124,611 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,929 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 99,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,660 miles

n/s brake slight bind

o/s headlight slightly loose

Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,677 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement in nearside + offside rear spring eye bushes + starting too perish

Fail 14 Feb 2008 84,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement in nearside + offside rear spring eye bushes + starting too perish

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,006 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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EO53 AKF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO53 AKF, 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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EO53 AKF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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