MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Underchassis / Underbody / Sills corroded
Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Underchassis / Underbody / Sills corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Within 30cm of Tow Bar & Spring Hanger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Within 30cm of Tow Bar & Spring Hanger (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Within 30cm of Tow Bar & Spring Hanger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Within 30cm of Tow Bar & Spring Hanger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s inner sill area is corroded but it is not within any prescribed area
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s inner sill area is corroded but it is not within any prescribed area
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine oil leek cambelt side
High pressure fuel pump damp
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sump corroded and damp
spare tyer tread low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine oil leek cambelt side
High pressure fuel pump damp
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sump corroded and damp
spare tyer tread low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both reartyres cracking in sidewalls
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both reartyres cracking in sidewalls
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
BATTERY TERMINAL LOOSE
BOTH WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT AT ENDS
EXHAUST SILENCER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING
FRONT & REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO FADE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE
O/S/F SHOCKER DAMP
SERIOUS OIL LEAK AT FRONT & REAR
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
BATTERY TERMINAL LOOSE
BOTH WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT AT ENDS
EXHAUST SILENCER SKIN CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING
FRONT & REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO FADE
FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE
O/S/F SHOCKER DAMP
SERIOUS OIL LEAK AT FRONT & REAR
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
handbrake needs ajustment
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
handbrake needs ajustment
The n/s/f steering arm has slight play
The o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge †The n/s/f tyre is worn slightly wor on the inner edge . advise tracking
The rear brakes have a slight inbalance
the front discs look worn to limit
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 SFF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 FD53 SFF, 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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FD53 SFF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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