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YJ53 ETE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,872 mi
Last recorded35,872 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ETE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,872 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 35,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective needs buffing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 34,788 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 34,783 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 34,388 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe 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 26 Apr 2017 33,374 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,888 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 30,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,047 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 28,047 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,426 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,194 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,580 miles

both offside tyres outer walls starting to perish

offside headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,580 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both offside tyres outer walls starting to perish

offside headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2011 20,298 miles

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

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

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,298 miles

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,402 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2008 14,725 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 13,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,507 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,377 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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YJ53 ETE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YJ53 ETE, 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 YJ53 ETE registered?

YJ53 ETE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is YJ53 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 ETE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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