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M953 TAW

1995 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,333 mi
Last recorded127,333 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 TAW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 127,333 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 125,155 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 125,155 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,792 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 124,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 178,078 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 178,078 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 119,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 117,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,116 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 116,116 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,171 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,266 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,266 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 95,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,107 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 92,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 85,801 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 85,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 78,674 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 78,674 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 73,474 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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M953 TAW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 M953 TAW, 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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What year was M953 TAW registered?

M953 TAW is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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