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FD53 VLW

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,757 mi
Last recorded47,757 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 47,757 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 46,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 46,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,789 miles

Front cross member corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,821 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,161 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 36,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,020 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 36,016 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,932 miles

Exhaust Silencer Delaminating

Offside Front Chassis Leg Has A Hole Caused By Corrosion But Not Affecting Its Strength

Fail 30 Aug 2017 34,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step Corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust Silencer Delaminating

Offside Front Chassis Leg Has A Hole Caused By Corrosion But Not Affecting Its Strength

Pass 6 May 2016 31,733 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 31,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,838 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,564 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 29,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,330 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,937 miles

underside rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,505 miles

nearside front upper light inop

nearside marker light inop

nearside rear upper side light inop

both rear tyre walls perrished / cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2010 14,505 miles

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

nearside front upper light inop

nearside marker light inop

nearside rear upper side light inop

both rear tyre walls perrished / cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2010 14,054 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE WALLS PERRISHED / CRACKED BADLY .

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both nearsde top marker lights not working .

nearside front side marker light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,054 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE WALLS PERRISHED / CRACKED BADLY .

both nearsde top marker lights not working .

nearside front side marker light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2009 13,460 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 13,448 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,114 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 12,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,567 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 VLW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

FD53 VLW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is FD53 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 VLW shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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