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ST53 FVG

2003 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,763 mi
Last recorded75,763 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 75,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,839 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,951 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 64,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,265 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,435 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 51,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,184 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,403 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 36,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,063 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 18,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,907 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 10,749 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,749 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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ST53 FVG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 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 ST53 FVG, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST53 FVG registered?

ST53 FVG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ST53 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 FVG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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