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YG53 PJJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,632 mi
Last recorded162,632 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 PJJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 162,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 157,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of corrosion to underside and inner and outer sills

Pass 30 Aug 2016 145,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness on steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2016 145,200 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness on steering rack

nearside rear wheel tight to rotate

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

bonnet not sitting correctly .hinge damaged

clutch pedal rubber worn

clutch pipe corroded

front brake pipes corroded

gaitors on handbrake cables torn

gear lever knob loose

handbrake lever pivot slightly worn

nearside headlight image slightly fuzzy

offside rear brake pipe corroded on axle

offside rear tyre valve cracked

offside wiper torn

oil leak from engine

one exhaust mount detached

side door inop

slight play in both front lower ball joints

tail pipe outer case split

vacuum pipes rubbing through

Fail 26 Aug 2015 123,289 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure at gearbox (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

bonnet not sitting correctly .hinge damaged

clutch pedal rubber worn

clutch pipe corroded

front brake pipes corroded

gaitors on handbrake cables torn

gear lever knob loose

handbrake lever pivot slightly worn

nearside headlight image slightly fuzzy

offside rear brake pipe corroded on axle

offside rear tyre valve cracked

offside wiper torn

oil leak from engine

one exhaust mount detached

side door inop

slight play in both front lower ball joints

tail pipe outer case split

vacuum pipes rubbing through

Pass 5 Sep 2014 100,086 miles

front and spare tyres 195/70r15

front brake discs worn thin and corroded

front brake pads worn very low

front exhaust mount seperated

front wipers poor

fuel cap faulty

oil leak from engine

rear tyres 205/70r15

Fail 4 Sep 2014 100,082 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front and spare tyres 195/70r15

front brake discs worn thin and corroded

front brake pads worn very low

front exhaust mount seperated

front wipers poor

fuel cap faulty

oil leak from engine

rear tyres 205/70r15

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,723 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

195/70r15 front tyre size

205/70r15 rear tyre size

front discs corroded and worn thin

front exhaust mount detatched

front gill loose

front springs very corroded

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

gear knob loose

power steering pipes corroded

radiator mounts perished

Fail 6 Sep 2013 76,723 miles

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

195/70r15 front tyre size

205/70r15 rear tyre size

exhaust mounts corroded

front discs corroded and worn thin

front exhaust mount detatched

front gill loose

front springs very corroded

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

gear knob loose

power steering pipes corroded

radiator mounts perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,954 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 49,937 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,964 miles

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

The n/s/rear tyre has cracking/perishing on inside shoulder

Fail 27 Oct 2009 36,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,309 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YG53 PJJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG53 PJJ, 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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YG53 PJJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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