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FA53 OMY

2004 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,858 mi
Last recorded29,858 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 OMY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 29,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Leaf spring showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2025 29,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Leaf spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2024 29,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush as slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 29,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked into swept area of screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 25,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 21,381 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,635 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 16,633 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 16,183 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible.

Corrosion on prescribed areas/components.

Osr outer sill repaired and painted.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 16,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/outrigger. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not all pipes visible.

Corrosion on prescribed areas/components.

Osr outer sill repaired and painted.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,065 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 16,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side wiper worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,303 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes,brake ferules,exhaust and floor pan.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,197 miles

1.corrosion under vehicle 2.corrosion on exhaust system 3.corrosion on brake components/ pipes/ ferrules etc.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,779 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 10,286 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,451 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 6,136 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 OMY is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OMY, 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 OMY is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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