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FG53 WDW

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,767 mi
Last recorded121,767 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 WDW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 121,767 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner \ outer sills to floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 121,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and middle inner sill to floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner \ outer sills to floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 117,370 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 117,360 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2015 114,313 miles

front inner wheel arches corroded very close to prescribed area

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,609 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,608 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 111,559 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 111,238 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 111,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,800 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 106,125 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2008 93,340 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 93,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,159 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)

n/s/r.brakes binding

Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,289 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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FG53 WDW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FG53 WDW, 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 FG53 WDW registered?

FG53 WDW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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