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FB53 DVZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

41,874 mi
Last recorded41,874 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DVZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,874 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,536 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 40,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

All tyres our 10 years old and showing signs of perishing and cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2023 36,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has various small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,886 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 34,865 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,369 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 33,025 miles

Fuel tank filler neck very corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes/hoses to rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 33,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank filler neck very corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes/hoses to rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 31,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,168 miles

Nearside Front door mirror assembly is damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2019 31,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror assembly is damaged

Nearside side marker lights not working

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

Pass 23 May 2018 31,008 miles

Offside Rear Side marker lamp not working

Fail 22 May 2018 31,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Side marker lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2017 30,366 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 30,366 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 28,266 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 28,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 28,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 27,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,124 miles

all tyres perished on wall

Pass 9 May 2011 25,941 miles

n/s/rear side marker not working

o/s headlamp misting

o/s/front side marker not working

Fail 9 Jun 2010 24,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,132 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,140 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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FB53 DVZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 FB53 DVZ, 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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What year was FB53 DVZ registered?

FB53 DVZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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