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YJ53 NYL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,598 mi
Last recorded67,598 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 NYL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 54,028 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 53,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,091 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper inner wing sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,895 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,702 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 38,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,716 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,784 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2015 30,897 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,290 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,860 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,804 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracking in sidewalls

Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,645 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,938 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 6,016 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 NYL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 NYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ53 NYL registered?

YJ53 NYL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is YJ53 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 NYL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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