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FD53 VEF

2004 Fiat Ducato Motor Home

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,161 mi
Last recorded48,161 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato Motor Home33,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motor Home
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 48,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 44,921 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 41,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 38,585 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,466 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 37,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,828 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill, (below cab step). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill, (welded panel has a few holes on edge). (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 33,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 28,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,132 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Park brake noisy

Rear tyres cracking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Apr 2014 20,086 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

Park brake noisy

Rear tyres cracking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,496 miles

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe heavley corroded

rear brake noisey when applied

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust down pipe corroded

n/s/f brake drag

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,562 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,968 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 11,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 11,960 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,085 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motor Home?

Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,907
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
brake binding 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Horn not working 27
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FD53 VEF is a 2004 Fiat Ducato Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD53 VEF is a 2004 Fiat Ducato Motor Home, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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