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EU53 NBG

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NBG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 109,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,436 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 107,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,110 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 102,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,373 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pump damp

Fail 1 Dec 2020 97,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pump damp

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,269 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 93,264 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 88,534 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,568 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limit

nearside front tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,438 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,952 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,346 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,331 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

slight oil leak at front of engine

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,801 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,343 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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EU53 NBG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EU53 NBG, 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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EU53 NBG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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