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FA53 BWH

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,256 mi
Last recorded97,256 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BWH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,256 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,249 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 94,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,854 miles

washers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,715 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 87,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 82,321 miles

signs of fuel leak

Fail 26 Jul 2021 82,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

signs of fuel leak

Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,444 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,442 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,105 miles

Nearside Front fog light broken

Fail 24 Jul 2019 71,105 miles

Nearside Front fog light broken

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,159 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 63,159 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,892 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 55,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,225 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,814 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,790 miles

exhaust hanger rubber split

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Jul 2015 48,790 miles

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

exhaust hanger rubber split

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,254 miles

electrical wiring around battery requires tidying

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,210 miles

all tyres are deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,015 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,781 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,377 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,963 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 12,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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FA53 BWH is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 FA53 BWH, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA53 BWH registered?

FA53 BWH is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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