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WA53 YFL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,770 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 89,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 88,421 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 88,407 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,579 miles

FOUR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SPRARE TYRE IS ILLEGAL

SUPPLEMENTARY REGISTRATION PLATE NOT ILLUMINATED

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Fail 29 Nov 2021 87,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

FOUR LAMPS ON HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SPARE TYRE ILLEGAL

SUPPLEMENTARY REGISTRATION PLATES NOT ILLUMINATED

SURAFCE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Fail 19 Nov 2021 87,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FOUR LAMPS ON HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP INOPERATIVE

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SPARE TYRE ILLEGAL

SUPPLEMENTARY REGISTRATION PLATES NOT ILLUMINATED

SURAFCE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,700 miles

SIX HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

SPARE WHEEL TYRE CONSTRUCTION FAILED, DANGEROUS TO USE AS SPARE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

SIX HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

SPARE WHEEL TYRE CONSTRUCTION FAILED, DANGEROUS TO USE AS SPARE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 9 May 2019 73,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,972 miles

Engine oil leak

Six high level brake lamps inoperative

Surface corrosion on chassis, body panels, brake pipes, exhaust system, front cross member and power steering pipes

Fail 8 May 2018 69,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine oil leak

Six high level brake lamps inoperative

Surface corrosion on chassis, body panels, brake pipes, exhaust system, front cross member and power steering pipes

Pass 3 May 2017 66,253 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS,BODY PANELS, EXHAUST, POWER STEERING PIPES AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Fail 3 May 2017 66,252 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH, ADJACENT TO JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS,BODY PANELS, EXHAUST, POWER STEERING PIPES AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Pass 13 May 2016 62,204 miles

eng oil leak

front x member rusty

spare tyre cracking

surface corrosion on chassis body panels and exhaust

Fail 11 May 2016 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

eng oil leak

front x member rusty

spare tyre cracking

surface corrosion on chassis body panels and exhaust

Pass 11 May 2015 58,044 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Pass 7 May 2014 54,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear/movement in nearside front seat

Pass 21 May 2013 37,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,694 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 37,691 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,427 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,502 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

n/s washer jet not spraying correctly

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,838 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 28,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,981 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 23,981 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,561 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 YFL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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