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WR53 PHJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,317 mi
Last recorded119,317 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 PHJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2022 119,317 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 113,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrsion present under vehicle lower panels o/side n/side

Fail 6 Jul 2021 113,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrsion present under vehicle lower panels o/side n/side

Pass 24 Jun 2020 113,153 miles

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

all tyres cracking on walls

front tyres wearing on outer edges

lower body panels inner and outer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,481 miles

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

lower inner panles corroded

tyres cracking on side walls slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2019 110,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

lower inner panles corroded

tyres cracking on side walls slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,842 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Slightly Wearing From Outside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 109,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear of leak spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill near leaf spring (5.3.6 (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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion threw out under body

Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,502 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,527 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,332 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 79,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,525 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 70,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,661 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,700 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 28,700 miles

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

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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WR53 PHJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WR53 PHJ, 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 WR53 PHJ registered?

WR53 PHJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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