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M853 XHW

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,012 mi
Last recorded135,012 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 XHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 135,012 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rubber split and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2024 133,890 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner chassis corroded

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 13 May 2024 133,872 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to right (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s headlight deflectors

Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,377 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring becoming weak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 132,349 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is on the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is on the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring becoming weak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,564 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 125,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear outer side light and nearside front upper marker light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,109 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,678 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

dust covers on rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front brakes slightly out of balance

hazard light switch slightly worn

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

radiator crossmember corroded offside

slight play in rear and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,745 miles

Oil leak

engine oil level near minimum on dipstick

exhaust downpipe mounting bolt loose

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre showing signs of having been run nearly flat

offside outer tail light very bright

radiator crossmember very heavily corrode on offside

rear shock absorber covers heavily corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Mar 2012 115,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine oil level near minimum on dipstick

exhaust downpipe mounting bolt loose

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre showing signs of having been run nearly flat

offside outer tail light very bright

radiator crossmember very heavily corrode on offside

rear shock absorber covers heavily corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,914 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

dust covers corroded on rear shock absorbers

exhaust tail pipe starting to corrode

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front brake pipe corroded and slightly pitted(replace soon)

radiator support starting to corrode

wiper blades deteriorated close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,269 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

dust covers on rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

exhaust tail pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear and offside front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,733 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2009 105,733 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 101,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 101,146 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 99,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 97,215 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 97,215 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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M853 XHW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 M853 XHW, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M853 XHW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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