CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD53 VGV

2004 Auto-trail Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,974 mi
Last recorded49,974 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Auto-trail Ducato32,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Auto-trail
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VGV
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
View full Auto-trail Ducato reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,708 miles

Rear Tyres 10 years old

Pass 27 Jul 2023 49,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,612 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,324 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,140 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,098 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,387 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box slightly corroded

power steering pipe support bracket broken

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,318 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 10,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 9,598 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 9,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT INOP

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Ducato?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,886
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 31
brake binding 29
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Full Auto-trail Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD53 VGV is a 2004 Auto-trail Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2004 Auto-trail Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 32,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

The Auto-trail Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Auto-trail Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD53 VGV?

You can check the full history of FD53 VGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD53 VGV registered?

FD53 VGV is a 2004 Auto-trail Ducato, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is FD53 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 VGV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD53 VGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD53 VGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.