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YJ53 EUP

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,328 mi
Last recorded58,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 58,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 58,325 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 55,748 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 55,748 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Both rear. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 50,210 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 46,058 miles

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

Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of all components.

Nearside rear light lens cracked.

Oil leak but not excessive.

Fail 10 May 2022 46,058 miles

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

Engine cover fitted preventing full inspection of all components.

Nearside rear light lens cracked.

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak but not excessive.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 43,854 miles

All brake discs front and rear pitted and scored.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Rear Lens cracked.

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 43,850 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions not tested. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lens cracked.

All brake discs front and rear pitted and scored.

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 39,600 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,683 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,244 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 29,232 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,861 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,508 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,073 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 14,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 12,940 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 10,414 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,005 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 EUP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EUP, 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 EUP registered?

YJ53 EUP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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