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YE53 OPF

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,460 mi
Last recorded111,460 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 OPF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 111,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 111,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 97,480 miles

both front inner arches getting corroded

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets

both top strut mounts getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to both side underpanels appear ok

front chassis crossmember showing signs of corrosion

front subframe mounting points getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

nearside front shocker showing signs of weeping

some play offside track rod end

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 97,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,480 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,746 miles

Oil leak

Play at offside of steering rack (tie-rod ball joint)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 92,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play at offside of steering rack (tie-rod ball joint)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,187 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,565 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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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YE53 OPF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE53 OPF, 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 YE53 OPF registered?

YE53 OPF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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