MOT Status
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62,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
high level stop light not working
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hoses x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
both front outer sill/door steps corroded
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
both front outer sills/door steps corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Up by subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Sump corroded
surface corrosion to sump
surface corrosion to underside
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
surface corrosion to sump
surface corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front nail in tyre close to sidewall
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes to steering rack (2.3.2)
both front brake discs are rusted on inner surfaces
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken off and rear silancer box rusted (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front nail in tyre close to sidewall
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes to steering rack (2.3.2)
both front brake discs are rusted on inner surfaces
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion to all brake disc
surface corrosion to pas pipes on and to steering rack
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coolant level below minimum
surface corrosion to all brake disc
surface corrosion to pas pipes on and to steering rack
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
windscreen washers do not go onto screen
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
slight brake bind to o/s/f
tested in wet conditions
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight brake bind to o/s/f
tested in wet conditions
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 VBM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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