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WK53 DCX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,582 mi
Last recorded67,582 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DCX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 67,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 61,933 miles

All the under side off the motor is covered in under seal.

The steering pipes are corroding.

Fail 14 Mar 2024 61,933 miles

All the under side off the motor is covered in under seal.

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x 2 lights. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

The steering pipes are corroding.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,444 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 58,444 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,156 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,570 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 45,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,509 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 37,070 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front bottom suspension wishbones fouling hub bolts when vehicle in the jacked position

Fail 26 Mar 2018 37,065 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,877 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 27,877 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 26,062 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,014 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all underside of vehicle slightly corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

rear service brake efforts low

Fail 22 Aug 2012 26,014 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all underside of vehicle slightly corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

rear service brake efforts low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,212 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 25,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,866 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 24,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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WK53 DCX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WK53 DCX, 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 WK53 DCX registered?

WK53 DCX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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