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FA53 OMM

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

168,274 mi
Last recorded168,274 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 OMM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 168,274 miles

Front Battery tray corroded getting weak

Front Clutch pipe corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Water level on minimum

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi not in clip

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear No grease caps on wheel bearings

Rear Outer skin coming off rear exhaust

Fail 25 Sep 2024 168,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe feeding flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Hole (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Bracket securing 2 rear flexis broke off (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 steal brake pipes feed flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Both front chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery tray corroded getting weak

Front Clutch pipe corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Water level on minimum

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi not in clip

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear No grease caps on wheel bearings

Rear Outer skin coming off rear exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2023 165,357 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 165,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 165,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 160,933 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 160,933 miles

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jun 2022 160,933 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,444 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all the outer & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 158,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 158,775 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 158,773 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction screen mount. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 155,810 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 155,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 148,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 137,340 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 137,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve (3.3.A.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,050 miles

brake pipes to n/s/f and o/s/r slightly corroded

n/s/r inner and outer sill in poor condition due to corrosion with holes but not structural

Fail 27 Apr 2015 129,050 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

brake pipes to n/s/f and o/s/r slightly corroded

n/s/r inner and outer sill in poor condition due to corrosion with holes but not structural

Pass 1 May 2014 124,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2014 124,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,120 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 117,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,449 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,449 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,942 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 35,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 35,529 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 OMM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 OMM, 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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FA53 OMM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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