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WA53 HFX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,180 mi
Last recorded35,180 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 35,180 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 30,940 miles

Exhaust in poor condition ,tailpipe corroded away

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER STEP HOLED AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tail pipe extension missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 29,708 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER STEP HOLED AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tail pipe extension missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,696 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,693 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 20,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 19,658 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 19,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty-- lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,993 miles

Dampness on offside steering rack gaitor

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Internal headlamp adjuster reset

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

Rear service brake effort low for weight of vehicle.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 17,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 2011 16,073 miles

front & rear tyres slight cracking in side walls

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,546 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,549 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,232 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,233 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 7,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,671 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 2,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HFX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 HFX, 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 WA53 HFX registered?

WA53 HFX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is WA53 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 HFX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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