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FG53 YHJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,057 mi
Last recorded163,057 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 163,057 miles

Under side of vehicle extensively corroded borderline in areas advise to clean all areas to check corrosion and wax oil

Pass 24 Jul 2019 161,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe front mount area very dry and scaly not yet holed but feels thin advise to further inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all vehical very dry and scaly advise to descale and wax oil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 160,837 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 160,830 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING FRONT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 159,450 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL LOWER (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 159,380 miles

Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING/STRUT MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL LOWER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 157,550 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 157,550 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 151,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside chassis corroded

offside rear brake binding

steering shaft gaiter splitting

Pass 9 Jun 2014 143,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 135,773 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight bind o/s/r brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 125,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake drum back plate is very slightly damp

spare missing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 125,746 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake drum back plate is very slightly damp

spare missing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 115,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 115,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 99,399 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 99,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,867 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YHJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YHJ, 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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FG53 YHJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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