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FB53 EFC

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,949 mi
Last recorded52,949 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 52,949 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 52,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,061 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,382 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,379 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,822 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,562 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,636 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 35,636 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,646 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,084 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 11,073 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 EFC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FB53 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

FB53 EFC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is FB53 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 EFC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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