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WA53 BBZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

67,392 mi
Last recorded67,392 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 67,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 59,757 miles

Central Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at inner chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower brake hose casing damaged but not excessively

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel near its limit indicating service/adjustment required

Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,578 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wiper motor does not correctly park (not an obstruction to view of the road).

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis lip, near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, near rear most leaf spring mount, not structural? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis lip, near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 59,042 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis lip, near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, near rear most leaf spring mount, not structural? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis lip, near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 59,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, near seat mount point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point, near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, near seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail, near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis lip, near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, near foremost leaf spring mount, not structural? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, near rear most leaf spring mount, not structural? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis lip, near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion forming to suspension components, floors, subframe, rear axle, shock absorber casings, front crossmember etc

unable to inspect front outer sills as covers fitted

various previous poor/dubious repairs made to corroded areas

Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch area corroded on body

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose insecure but not fouling

Offside Front inner arch area corroded on body

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

body underside corroded

chassis corroded

clutch pipe corroded

front lower cross member corroded

fuel filler pipe/tube corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 57,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch area corroded on body

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose insecure but not fouling

Offside Front inner arch area corroded on body

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

body underside corroded

chassis corroded

clutch pipe corroded

front lower cross member corroded

fuel filler pipe/tube corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 57,649 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yelloe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2018 56,866 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Underneath corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

Front brakes fluctuating slightly

Front suspension and components heavily corroded

Hole in floor due to corrosion rear centre

Power steering pipes heavily corroded

Rear sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,427 miles

hole in floor centre not within prescribed area

inner sills undersealed n/s and o/s

slight corrosion on chassie n/s and o/s rear

Fail 19 Jul 2017 55,409 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper All position lamps not working Marker light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brakes fluctuating slightly

Front suspension and components corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,104 miles

Both front brakes fluctuating slightly

Both rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 54,104 miles

Both front brakes fluctuating slightly

Both rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Front suspension and components corroded

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

Offside Front Lower All position lamps not working Marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 51,796 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 51,796 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,607 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,095 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,484 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 40,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,555 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 30,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,202 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 BBZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BBZ, 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 BBZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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