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WA53 HGL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HGL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 78,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 74,535 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,927 miles

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

front chassis legs undersealed around previous repair

Fail 15 Jan 2024 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front chassis legs undersealed around previous repair

Pass 20 Jan 2023 63,139 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 63,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 59,016 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side of coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 54,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,135 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 48,094 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,673 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 32,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2017 32,860 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,170 miles

both front tyres cracked and have cuts in them

Fail 14 Jan 2016 29,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,421 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf tyre perrishing

Pass 17 May 2014 24,124 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,284 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2013 23,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2012 20,743 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,081 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 HGL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

WA53 HGL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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