MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front cross member corroded
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
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
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
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
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
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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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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