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FD53 VGZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,305 mi
Last recorded62,305 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VGZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 62,305 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 59,934 miles

battery light on

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 57,258 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 55,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,993 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,988 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides.Inside faces both excessively pitted. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,831 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 49,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,537 miles

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,923 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,206 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,823 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,845 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,585 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 22,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 VGZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

FD53 VGZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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