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FA53 BWM

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BWM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 108,598 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 108,598 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 106,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,904 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,458 miles

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))

Pass 27 May 2021 103,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 95,950 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 76,671 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 76,671 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,316 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 69,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,754 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 52,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,488 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,793 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 16,872 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

There are very slight surface cracks on all 6 tyres.

Pass 5 May 2011 16,872 miles

There are very slight surface cracks on all 6 tyres.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 14,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,221 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,539 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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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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