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FD53 VBM

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

62,409 mi
Last recorded62,409 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 62,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,183 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hoses x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front outer sill/door steps corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 61,529 miles

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

both front outer sills/door steps corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,727 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 59,713 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 58,867 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,512 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 53,512 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,442 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,739 miles

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 48,739 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 48,726 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 44,761 miles

surface corrosion to sump

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 31 Jan 2018 44,761 miles

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

surface corrosion to sump

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,172 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 42,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,964 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 40,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,386 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 39,386 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,706 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,678 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 28,678 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,088 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 26,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,932 miles

slight brake bind to o/s/f

tested in wet conditions

Fail 9 Sep 2008 22,932 miles

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

slight brake bind to o/s/f

tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,920 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,251 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 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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