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WA53 BAU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,129 mi
Last recorded51,129 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 51,129 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front step and sill panels under vehicle corroded

Offside Front cab marker inop

Offside Front step and sill panels under vehicle corroded

Offside Rear cab marker inop

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light or sharp edges

Offside Reverse lights not working

Offside front and sill panels corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 51,129 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front step and sill panels under vehicle corroded

Offside Front cab marker inop

Offside Front step and sill panels under vehicle corroded

Offside Rear cab marker inop

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light or sharp edges

Offside Reverse lights not working

Offside front and sill panels corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 50,252 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front and nearside middle side marker lights not working

Offside front and sill panels corroded

Reverse lights not working

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 50,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust down pipe rear flange split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front and nearside middle side marker lights not working

Offside front and sill panels corroded

Reverse lights not working

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,531 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front step and sill panels under vehicle corroded

Offside Rear brake caliper slider rubber caps missing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front mounting points and inner wing panels corroded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 29 Jun 2022 49,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed within 30cm of front crossmember mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam engine cuts out when headlamps turned on. headlamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam engine cuts out when headlamps turned on, headlamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front step area under van corroded

nearside and offside front inner wing panels and wheel arch area corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 48,356 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens deteriorating not seriously affecting beams (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses, ferules covered (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

offside and nearside front sills and steps corroded not within 30cm of prescribes areas

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 May 2021 48,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens deteriorating not seriously affecting beams (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses, ferules covered (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

offside and nearside front sills and steps corroded not within 30cm of prescribes areas

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,891 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill and inner step under vehicle area corroded

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

handbrake cables corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,872 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panels (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake cables deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2017 46,872 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing suspension shock absorber shroud (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panels (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

handbrake cables deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,547 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front and nearside center side marker lights not working

Fail 28 Jun 2016 45,541 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front and nearside center side marker lights not working

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,337 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,326 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front and nearside center marker lights not working

offside rear brake dragging

offside rear wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,776 miles

metal coolant pipe across top of engine loose squeaking

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers side wiper blade split at end still clearing screen

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 10 Jan 2013 37,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers side wiper blade split at end still clearing screen

front brake application slightly uneven

metal coolant pipe across top of engine loose squeaking

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,841 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyre sidewall perished cracking, advise tyre specialist check

Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyre sidewall perished cracking, advise tyre specialist check

nearside center sidemarker not working

whole exhaust system deteriorating rear of front pipe

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,268 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,312 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 25,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,480 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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WA53 BAU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WA53 BAU, 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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WA53 BAU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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