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YJ53 EUW

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,831 mi
Last recorded68,831 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,831 miles

welded and heavily undersealed throughout

Fail 14 Jul 2025 68,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed/corroded x6 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x7 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,225 miles

under sealed throughout

Fail 2 Jul 2024 63,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under sealed throughout

Pass 24 Jul 2023 56,433 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner wings and turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 56,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily corroded

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner wings and turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 50,746 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 50,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed by brake pipe retaining bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 43,842 miles

slight corrosion to front subframe

slight corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

Fail 22 Jun 2021 43,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion to front subframe

slight corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust de laminated

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,576 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 38,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,386 miles

n/s and o/s marker light in/op

Fail 1 Feb 2012 21,386 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s marker light in/op

Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,736 miles

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s/f wipper split

Fail 9 Feb 2011 17,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s/f wipper split

Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,736 miles

all four tyres have slight perishing

Fail 1 May 2008 11,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 11,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,006 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 EUW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

YJ53 EUW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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