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YJ53 EUU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,450 mi
Last recorded55,450 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 EUU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,450 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 54,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing and chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and filled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and filled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and filled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,939 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 44,939 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow paint osf wheel arch and underneath osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,319 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 38,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,938 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,911 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 25,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,139 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,494 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,371 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,952 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 11,952 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 11,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 7,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,556 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 EUU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EUU, 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 EUU registered?

YJ53 EUU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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