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FH53 CHF

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CHF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 46,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,901 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 44,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 44,488 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 44,488 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 43,518 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 43,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,045 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 43,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame rear mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (Deteriorating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,591 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2018 41,588 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,763 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight grabb front brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,956 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 27,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,141 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 25,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,951 miles

nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,320 miles

nearside hand brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 28 Jul 2007 17,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,773 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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FH53 CHF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FH53 CHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH53 CHF?

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What year was FH53 CHF registered?

FH53 CHF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is FH53 CHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 CHF shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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