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FD53 VCE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VCE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 93,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 91,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,520 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 90,515 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,184 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,228 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight strut top bearings siezed (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,641 miles

Offside middle inner sill area holed and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,806 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre sligthly cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,806 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre sligthly cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,860 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,490 miles

exhaust front pipe leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,405 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,411 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 VCE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCE, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD53 VCE registered?

FD53 VCE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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