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MF52 FYO

2003 Auto-trail Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,920 mi
Last recorded48,920 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato34,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 FYO
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 47,397 miles

General corrosion and underseal to vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and exhaust hanger thinning

Fail 21 May 2025 47,375 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion and underseal to vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

No reverse lights

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and exhaust hanger thinning

Pass 29 Apr 2024 44,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion to chassis

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 44,734 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 44,721 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 44,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 43,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 42,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 40,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,073 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,630 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 28,626 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,817 miles

advise high level stop light n/w

Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,691 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 22,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,285 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 18,198 miles

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,198 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,225 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 6,612 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Ducato?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,886
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 31
brake binding 29
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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MF52 FYO is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 34,563 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 Auto-trail Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF52 FYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Auto-trail Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF52 FYO registered?

MF52 FYO is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is MF52 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 FYO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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