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WR53 PXA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,840 mi
Last recorded121,840 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 PXA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,840 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 121,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,326 miles

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,649 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

parking brake lever slightly high travel when operated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,601 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES KERB DAMAGED ON SIDE WALLS

FRONT BRAKE PADS SIGNS OF WEARING DOWN LOW

Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,031 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 68,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,127 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,380 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen slightly scored on very o/s

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 PXA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR53 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

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

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