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FD53 SFF

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,159 mi
Last recorded101,159 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 SFF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,159 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Underchassis / Underbody / Sills corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,209 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 93,209 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,002 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 89,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,163 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,042 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 78,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,441 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,441 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 60,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,784 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,720 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,103 miles

handbrake needs ajustment

Fail 28 Nov 2007 39,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,957 miles

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?

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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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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