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SP53 BXE

2003 Fiat Ducato Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorhome34,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BXE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 94,136 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 94,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,525 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 93,507 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,019 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,579 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 90,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,646 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger and box section holed/corrodid

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch holed/corrodid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front outrigger and box section holed/corrodid

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch corrodid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 89,525 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger and box section holed/corrodid

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch holed/corrodid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front outrigger and box section holed/corrodid

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch corrodid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,911 miles

Offside Front chassis end plate corroded away

Fail 9 Sep 2020 87,911 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front chassis end plate corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 82,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,029 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

oil leak at gearbox end casing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

oil leak at gearbox end casing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,127 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,553 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 42,229 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,650 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 32,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,786 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motorhome?

Based on 11,545 MOT tests across 598 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,936
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 159
brake binding 138
Brake pipe excessively corroded 117
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 101
position lamp(s) not working 96
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SP53 BXE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 34,579 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 BXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP53 BXE registered?

SP53 BXE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorhome, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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