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YJ53 ETV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,032 mi
Last recorded52,032 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 52,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 52,024 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 51,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 49,852 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 48,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 47,792 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring mountings corroded

Fail 26 May 2022 47,792 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring mountings corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,462 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 45,457 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 42,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 36,955 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 36,955 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST DPF MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced ALL Lamp functions when operated affecting other lamp operations (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,648 miles

All four tyres have sidewalls which are cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres have sidewalls which are cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,997 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 25,997 miles

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

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

all tyres with slight cracks on side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,084 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 16,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,492 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 ETV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJ53 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

YJ53 ETV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 ETV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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