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YF53 ZVZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,065 mi
Last recorded95,065 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ZVZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,065 miles

Central Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

under body heavy surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,489 miles

front springs corroded power steering pipe corroded o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded n/s/r inner and outer sill corroded n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,489 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake hose insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake hose insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake hose insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front springs corroded power steering pipe corroded o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded n/s/r inner and outer sill corroded n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 91,062 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

offside rear out rigger damaged

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 91,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where inner wheel arch meet inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

offside rear out rigger damaged

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,745 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,720 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 79,406 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,582 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 67,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,591 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,278 miles

osf slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,808 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 37,808 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,732 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,295 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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YF53 ZVZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF53 ZVZ, 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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YF53 ZVZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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