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FD53 VBL

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VBL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 48,643 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 48,273 miles

Front all front steering and suspension components corroded, not considered to weaken structure

Rear rear suspension components corroded not considered dangerous

Fail 5 Jun 2024 48,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 47,671 miles

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))

Fail 19 May 2023 47,669 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,444 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 46,444 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,306 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 45,306 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working r380 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,774 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 40,772 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,449 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 36,642 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 31,476 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Slight cracking and perishing to sidewalls both rear tyres

Some corrosion to nearside step underside

Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,675 miles

both rear tyres have some cracking to sidewalls

Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,669 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 25,669 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,572 miles

both sides front tyres perished

Fail 29 Sep 2011 24,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,461 miles

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 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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