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WP53 YML

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

119,912 mi
Last recorded119,912 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 YML
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,912 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed at rear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both,front cracked also (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 119,910 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no clip to secure and perished (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed at rear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both,front cracked also (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a sealer suspect corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2021 117,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 110,564 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 110,556 miles

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

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative rear (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing both (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,547 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at front subfame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner sill outer sill inner wheel arch and strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill /inner wheel arch to inner step and upper strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected rear chassis croosmember at load sensing valve (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing /chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing chassis/innerstep and floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise vehicle shell and chassis weakened due to excessive corrosion at loadbearing members

brake performance not tested due to vehicle condition

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 103,921 miles

OFF SIDE STEP BADLEY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 103,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

OFF SIDE STEP BADLEY CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,608 miles

offside step badley corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 103,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear handbrake cables inscure

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

advise both rear lernses brokern

advise engine mountings worn

advise rear off side mud guard missing

Fail 31 Dec 2013 88,368 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Oil leak

advise both rear lernses brokern

advise engine mountings worn

advise rear off side mud guard missing

Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

chassis crossmember coroded

oil leak suspect sump pourus

Fail 27 Dec 2012 77,616 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

chassis crossmember coroded

oil leak suspect sump pourus

Fail 19 Oct 2012

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,865 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,865 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,678 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 47,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,649 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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WP53 YML is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 WP53 YML, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WP53 YML is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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