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WA53 EEU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,698 miles

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

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

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

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))

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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 on top of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 73,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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))

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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 on top of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,291 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer wall / on 2.5mm approx. / 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer wall / on approx. 2.5 mm / 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking outer wall around rim / 2011 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r and o/s/r upper cab lights not working

Fail 16 Aug 2024 71,291 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer wall / on 2.5mm approx. / 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer wall / on approx. 2.5 mm / 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking outer wall around rim / 2011 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r and o/s/r upper cab lights not working

Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,155 miles

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

exhaust rubber hangar missing

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shut off panel behind the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 69,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at the jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Engine sump pan in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shut off panel behind the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shut off panel behind the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shut off panel behind lacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 67,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at the jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under the battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shut off panel behind lacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,340 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 66,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,711 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,941 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre & rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2017 59,924 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre & rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,056 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shut off panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,861 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

unable to check all wheel bearings fully as all brakes are binding this can be rechecked upon retest

Pass 28 May 2014 50,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 50,053 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

vehicle weight incorrect

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

note vehicle weight wrong for brake test

Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,904 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

note vehicle weight wrong for brake test

Pass 18 May 2012 40,678 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 40,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

very bad corrosion front crossmember under radiator

Pass 31 May 2011 38,240 miles

corrosion in crossmember under radiator

surface corrosion in chassis

Fail 31 May 2011 38,240 miles

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

corrosion in crossmember under radiator

surface corrosion in chassis

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

crossmember under radiator bad corrosion

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,388 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

heavy corrosion on front crossmember under radiator

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,519 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 EEU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EEU, 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 EEU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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