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FD53 VDT

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

52,038 mi
Last recorded52,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VDT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 52,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Radiator support frame corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 52,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Radiator support frame corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 49,865 miles

3 marker lights not working

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 49,865 miles

3 marker lights not working

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 47,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside/offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 47,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside/offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 45,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 43,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,756 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 41,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 35,906 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 35,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,453 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 35,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 35,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,099 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 324,099 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,065 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 32,140 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,140 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 30,607 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,607 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 28,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,218 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 24,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,829 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,161 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,069 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 VDT is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 VDT, 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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What year was FD53 VDT registered?

FD53 VDT is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FD53 VDT shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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