MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,643 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under the bonnet arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front all front steering and suspension components corroded, not considered to weaken structure
Rear rear suspension components corroded not considered dangerous
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to rear leaf mounts
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working r380 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Door step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
Slight cracking and perishing to sidewalls both rear tyres
Some corrosion to nearside step underside
both rear tyres have some cracking to sidewalls
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both sides front tyres perished
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS
both sides front tyres perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
all front suspension components rusty
all tyres perishing on side wall
both front drive shafts rusty
both front lower ball joints have slight play
both rear brakes binding
exhaust system rusty
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FD53 VBL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VBL, 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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FD53 VBL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 February 2004.
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