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VJ53 PAV

2003 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,508 mi
Last recorded56,508 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ53 PAV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 56,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 54,000 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 53,999 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 49,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak (slightly) engine side ()

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

Fail 9 May 2023 49,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak (slightly) engine side ()

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

Pass 16 May 2022 46,541 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 46,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 43,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,160 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 41,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 40,549 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 40,549 miles

Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,799 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 39,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 37,661 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 37,660 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear seals corrodet (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,740 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT DAMP (NOT DAMP)

Fail 27 May 2016 26,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31 % (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT DAMP (NOT DAMP)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,467 miles

STEERING RACK BOOTS DAMP

Fail 23 Sep 2015 23,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Offside Front TYRE PERISHING

STEERING RACK BOOTS DAMP

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,393 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,661 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,987 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,977 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 9,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 6,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,196 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,508 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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VJ53 PAV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Grey 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 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 VJ53 PAV, 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 VJ53 PAV registered?

VJ53 PAV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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