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W253 CFR

2000 Fiat Ducato Motor Home

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

142,388 mi
Last recorded142,388 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato Motor Home50,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 CFR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motor Home
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 142,388 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

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

Rear x member corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2026 142,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. lens also cracked (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached slack bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mountings split

Rear cross member corroded / holed

Pass 18 Mar 2025 142,187 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 142,187 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 135,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 135,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHALKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength PLUS INSECURE (CHALKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 129,127 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 126,183 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,898 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Most of underside in places surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of offside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both metal power steering have some corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 119,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Most of underside in places surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of offside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both metal power steering have some corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,280 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,715 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 100,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,332 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 77,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,699 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 39,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,484 miles

Both off side amber marker light inoperative

Front fog lights inoperative

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust box is deteriorated and has a slight leak developing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,781 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,675 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 29,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,491 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,030 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motor Home?

Based on 3,804 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,907
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
brake binding 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Horn not working 27
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W253 CFR is a 2000 Fiat Ducato Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 50,398 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W253 CFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W253 CFR is a 2000 Fiat Ducato Motor Home, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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