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Nearside Front plastic wheel arch trim loose but not insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front plastic wheel arch trim loose but not insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3rd axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside 2nd axle park brake low effort
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear lamp damaged
Offside mirror damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
exhaust deteriorated
upper stop light one led inop
Central Front position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
exhaust deteriorated
upper stop light one led inop
Nearside Front brake slight binding
Rear exhaust corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake slight binding
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
There are very slight surface cracks on all 6 tyres.
There are very slight surface cracks on all 6 tyres.
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
all 6 tyres have cracks on side walls
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FA53 BWM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FA53 BWM, 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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FA53 BWM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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