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WU53 JWW

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

26,435 mi
Last recorded26,435 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 JWW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 26,435 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 26,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 22,927 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 22,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 19,457 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 19,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear springs and mounts rusty

spare wheel carrier rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2022 19,070 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 19,055 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all front suspension joints and arms very rusty

o/s and n/s rear shocks very rusty

rear springs rusty

o/s and n/s track rod ends very rusty

Pass 20 May 2022 18,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 17,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 17,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,621 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 14,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 11,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 10,446 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 9,467 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 9,467 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 8,088 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 6,814 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 6,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 5,967 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 4,971 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 3,839 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 JWW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WU53 JWW, 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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WU53 JWW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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