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YJ53 EUE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,463 mi
Last recorded70,463 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 70,463 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underseal protecting underside

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 67,379 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2023 67,376 miles

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,340 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 66,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 65,469 miles

Axle and leaf springs corroded.

Both front headlamps cloudy.

Chassis has multiple places corroded but none to excess.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Subframe corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,189 miles

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

Both front headlamps cloudy.

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle in a general corroded condition, Still okay.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 65,189 miles

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

Both front headlamps cloudy.

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

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle in a general corroded condition, Still okay.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,529 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSF and OSF (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to NSF and OSF chassis - not excessive

Fail 17 Nov 2016 61,500 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top of NSF and OSF inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSF and OSF (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to NSF and OSF chassis - not excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,523 miles

nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 1 Oct 2013 55,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,668 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to front sub-frame mounting areas

surface corrosion to rear spring mountings

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,433 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 30,675 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,675 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,992 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 22,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,844 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 EUE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EUE, 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 EUE registered?

YJ53 EUE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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