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WA53 MFJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

91,858 mi
Last recorded91,858 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,858 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 88,673 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 86,455 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 86,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2020 84,501 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2020 84,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 83,327 miles

Exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front brake disc inner heat sheild corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 81,646 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Front wheel inner arches starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2017 80,143 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 80,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 80,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort all hand brakes low (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 77,694 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,693 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,200 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,426 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,072 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 61,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,476 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,476 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,831 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 46,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,016 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,862 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 MFJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

WA53 MFJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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