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WU53 HFT

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,246 mi
Last recorded78,246 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 HFT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 78,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 76,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step panel underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 76,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel brake pipe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel between inner wing and suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel between suspension turret and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Body component likely to become detached window loose and rottern (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step panel underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab step under side panel to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 75,488 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab step under side panel to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,234 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 74,210 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working amber markerlight (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,234 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing top marker inop and lense missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,458 miles

driver side door step panel corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,957 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,060 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 65,057 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,089 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,486 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 59,428 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,047 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,594 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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WU53 HFT is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WU53 HFT, 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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What year was WU53 HFT registered?

WU53 HFT is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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