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FB53 ESO

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

56,777 mi
Last recorded56,777 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped and cracking offside (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Jun 2025 55,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 54,452 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting in chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,560 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,341 miles

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

General body corrosion

Upper offside engine mount slight play

upper nearside engine mount rubber perished

Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General body corrosion

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

Upper offside engine mount slight play

upper nearside engine mount rubber perished

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,070 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly miss shaped on side wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,084 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 51,084 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 50,340 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 50,278 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,763 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,457 miles

Exhaust tailpipe partially corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,177 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 40,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,149 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 38,120 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,118 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,724 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ESO 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 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

FB53 ESO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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