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FA53 BTO

2004 Fiat Ducato Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,538 mi
Last recorded115,538 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato Motorhome33,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorhome
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,538 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 115,538 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,518 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 115,518 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 115,404 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Sills starting to corrode both

Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,933 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake working slower on offside than nearside

Pass 4 Aug 2020 114,859 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake slightly out of balance

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,156 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight imbalance on rear parking brake offside slightly slower

Fail 18 Apr 2019 111,156 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Slight imbalance on rear parking brake offside slightly slower

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,644 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,622 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,622 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 104,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,580 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 104,580 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,280 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,713 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 11,120 miles

exhaust security

Fail 28 Mar 2007 11,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motorhome?

Based on 11,545 MOT tests across 598 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,936
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 159
brake binding 138
Brake pipe excessively corroded 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
position lamp(s) not working 96
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FA53 BTO is a 2004 Fiat Ducato Motorhome 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 2004 Fiat Ducato Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 33,710 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA53 BTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FA53 BTO is a 2004 Fiat Ducato Motorhome, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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