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WA53 OEO

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,470 mi
Last recorded31,470 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 31,470 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Fuel cap strap broken

Head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

N/s/f lower ball joint dust cover has a small split but is not allowing the ingress of dirt

Rear tyres worn to 4mm, manufactured 2025, spare tyre manufactured in 2003 unused. Legal limit is 1.6mm

Various light underbody corrosion including the front cross-member, bottom of the radiator, N/s/f inner arch and the rear handbrake cable, exhaust system

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2024 30,841 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Fuel cap strap broken

Head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

N/s/f lower ball joint dust cover has a small split but is not allowing the ingress of dirt

Rear tyres worn to 4mm, manufactured 2025, spare tyre manufactured in 2003 unused. Legal limit is 1.6mm

Various light underbody corrosion including the front cross-member, bottom of the radiator, N/s/f inner arch and the rear handbrake cable, exhaust system

Various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2023 30,048 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover has a small split but is not allowing the ingress of dirt

both front seat belts slow to retract

both rear tyres worn to 4mm, spare tyre manufactured in 2003 ( the legal limit is 1.6mm

front head lamps deteriorated

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

fuel cap strap broken

spare wheel corroded around bolt hole faces

various small patches of underbody corrosion including the front cross-member, bottom of the radiator, N/S/F inner arch and the rear handbrake cable, exhaust system

various stonechips in the windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2023 30,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front head lamps deteriorated

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover has a small split but is not allowing the ingress of dirt

both front seat belts slow to retract

both rear tyres worn to 4mm, spare tyre manufactured in 2003 ( the legal limit is 1.6mm

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

fuel cap strap broken

n/s/r brake binding slightly

spare wheel corroded around bolt hole faces

various small patches of underbody corrosion including the front cross-member, bottom of the radiator, N/S/F inner arch and the rear handbrake cable, exhaust system

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2022 28,912 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover has a small split but is not allowing the ingress of dirt

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

inter-cooler top rubber mount split

spare tyre manufactured in 2003

various small patches of underbody corrosion including the front cross-member, bottom of the radiator, N/S/F inner arch and the rear handbrake cable

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2021 28,240 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover has a small split but is not allowing the ingress of dirt

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

inter-cooler top rubber mount split

spare tyre manufactured in 2003

various small patches of underbody corrosion including the front cross-member, bottom of the radiator, N/S/F inner arch and the rear handbrake cable

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,837 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover has a small split but is not allowing the ingress of dirt

O/S/F side perspex window cover has a crack in it

both the rear and the spare tyres manufactured in 2003

inter-cooler top rubber mount split

various small patches of underbody corrosion including the front cross-member, bottom of the radiator, N/S/F inner arch and the rear handbrake cable

various stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,970 miles

Rear tyres and spare manufactured 2003

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2019 26,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear tyres and spare manufactured 2003

Steering pipes on the steering rack corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2018 26,106 miles

Steering pipes on the steering rack corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2017 25,200 miles

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2017 25,198 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Brake limiting valve semi seized

One of four washer jets blocked

Tail pipe end corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,409 miles

corrosion in exhaust system

vehicle underside sprayed with wax oil

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,859 miles

Brake limiting valve sticky in operation

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Chrome tail pipe corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

chrome tail pipe corroded.

front tyres worn to 4 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm.

n/s centre marker light not working.

two of the three q/s washer jets not working.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 19,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

tail pipe trim corroded.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,045 miles

30% of the centre stop light not working!

tail pipe corrodded.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded!

Fail 24 Oct 2012 18,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

30% of the centre stop light not working!

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

tail pipe corrodded.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded!

Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,679 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 14,873 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,186 miles

centre brake lamp not all leds are present but not more than 50%

offside rear side marker lamp inop

Fail 21 Oct 2009 12,186 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre brake lamp not all leds are present but not more than 50%

offside rear side marker lamp inop

Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,932 miles

Front wipers split not affecting drivers view of the road

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 8,932 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front wipers split not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,982 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 OEO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OEO, 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 OEO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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