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FD53 VGX

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,490 mi
Last recorded30,490 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VGX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 30,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 30,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 29,855 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,265 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 26,531 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,933 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,024 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 24,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 24,024 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point \ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 20,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 19,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,712 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 17,711 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working also has broken lens (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 14,528 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 12,308 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 12,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,248 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 12,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,895 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 VGX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

FD53 VGX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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The MOT history for FD53 VGX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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