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FD53 VHB

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,953 mi
Last recorded35,953 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VHB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 35,953 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,789 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 33,098 miles

Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

N/S side marker lamp damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2021 29,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 29,588 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 29,577 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,119 miles

Front o/s/n/s tyres slightly cracking

Nearside reversing lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 29,119 miles

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

Front o/s/n/s tyres slightly cracking

Nearside reversing lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 28,004 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 28,005 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,516 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,375 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,638 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer side walls and tread surface

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls and tread surface

Fail 2 May 2012 18,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracking on outer side walls and tread surface

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls and tread surface

Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,621 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 14,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 9,884 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of time

Fail 20 Nov 2008 99,883 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,475 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 VHB is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

FD53 VHB is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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