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YE51 BES

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,938 mi
Last recorded42,938 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 BES
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 42,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 41,227 miles

Nearside Front head light leveling devise not working.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 41,194 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills/ jacking point excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills/ jacking point excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front head light leveling devise not working.

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,570 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 40,087 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,040 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 36,032 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,560 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 32,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front bonnet hinges stiff

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,188 miles
Pass 10 May 2015 30,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,368 miles

tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,653 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 26,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,359 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,716 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,626 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,865 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 5,242 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 4,769 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,769 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 4,112 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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YE51 BES is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE51 BES, 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 YE51 BES registered?

YE51 BES is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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