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FD53 VHX

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,493 mi
Last recorded53,493 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,557 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,143 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 46,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,804 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,788 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 27 Mar 2012 32,780 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,674 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 30,674 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise all for tyres have perished sidewalls.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 27,118 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,783 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,627 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 VHX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 VHX registered?

FD53 VHX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is FD53 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 VHX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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