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FD53 VAH

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,626 mi
Last recorded61,626 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VAH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,626 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 59,715 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,287 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 58,269 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 58,252 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,181 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,047 miles

Heavy corrosion to outer skin of exhaust.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded across steering rack.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion to outer skin of exhaust.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded across steering rack.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,656 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion to outer skin of exhaust

power steering pipes slightly corroded across rack

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,029 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust outer skin

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,151 miles

moderate corrosion to exhaust system outer skin

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,059 miles

moderate corrosion to exhaust box outer skin c

Pass 24 May 2017 40,250 miles

moderate corrosion to outer skin exhaust box

n/s/r and o/s/r top marker lamps inoperative

Fail 24 May 2017 40,250 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

moderate corrosion to outer skin exhaust box

n/s/r and o/s/r top marker lamps inoperative

Pass 17 May 2016 35,569 miles

HEADLIGHT MASKS FITTED

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT DAMP (NOT LEAKING)

Fail 17 May 2016 35,569 miles

HEADLIGHT MASKS FITTED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT DAMP (NOT LEAKING)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,696 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,658 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,646 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 32,646 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 30,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,730 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,216 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 24,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,993 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 20,993 miles

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

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 VAH is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 VAH, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD53 VAH registered?

FD53 VAH is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is FD53 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 VAH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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