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YJ53 EUR

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,561 mi
Last recorded83,561 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 81,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 78,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 75,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,900 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 71,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,520 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front and offside front forward mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 68,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount-inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount-inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 66,679 miles

Central Front power steering pipes rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2020 66,676 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front power steering pipes rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,845 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 60,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged BRAKE FLEXI HOSE BURST ,ADVISE ALL FOUR HOSES. ADVISE DANGEROUS DON'T DRIVE !!!!!!!!!! ************************************** (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER & OUTER SILL AREA. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

OIL SUMP CORRODING.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 58,097 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

main silencer corroding

rear brake pads wearing low, discs corroded/worn

Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

main silencer corroding

rear brake pads wearing low, discs corroded/worn

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,456 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,688 miles

items removed from driver's view

windscreen washers poor

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 38,758 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,474 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 36,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,661 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 30,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside centre side marker light inoperative

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,725 miles

nearside centre side marker light inoperative

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 EUR is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EUR, 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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YJ53 EUR is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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