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WV53 ZDM

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,483 mi
Last recorded140,483 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 140,483 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 140,412 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Dec 2017 140,378 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides of subframe to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of wheel two place (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis cross member has limit valve to it (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member has spare wheel mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion body rigers on tiper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2016 138,597 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch to subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (7.1.2)

wax oil to chassis to floor front to rear

Pass 10 Oct 2015 128,793 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 119,762 miles

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

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

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

exhaust outer casing

Pass 10 Oct 2014 119,762 miles

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

exhaust outer casing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 106,686 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,789 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,205 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,650 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 57,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,018 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,018 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,539 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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WV53 ZDM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV53 ZDM, 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 WV53 ZDM registered?

WV53 ZDM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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