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YJ53 ETR

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,213 mi
Last recorded53,213 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ETR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 53,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 51,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 48,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,896 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 41,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 38,295 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 38,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 35,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,147 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,277 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,855 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 20,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,811 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 18,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,457 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 ETR is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YJ53 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

YJ53 ETR is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is YJ53 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 ETR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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