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FD53 VLT

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,642 mi
Last recorded40,642 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 40,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 38,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 38,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,587 miles

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

Offside body work damage/no sharp edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 34,249 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 34,249 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 33,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,492 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 18 May 2017 30,429 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,068 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 30,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R marker light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,567 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 28,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,675 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 22,442 miles

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

parking brake noisy

wipers split

Fail 19 Dec 2011 22,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

parking brake noisy

wipers split

Pass 8 Jan 2011 20,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 19,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,300 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 17,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,476 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 11,733 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 VLT is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

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

Is FD53 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 VLT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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