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YJ53 PGM

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,154 mi
Last recorded186,154 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 PGM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 186,154 miles

play in nearside inner rack arm

Fail 10 Jun 2016 186,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x 2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in nearside inner rack arm

Pass 10 Jun 2015 168,222 miles

Drivers seat base damaged. Near side front tyre worn on outer edge & side wall scuffed. Near side front screen chipped.N/side centre.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 168,222 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Drivers seat base damaged. Near side front tyre worn on outer edge & side wall scuffed. Near side front screen chipped.N/side centre.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 156,301 miles

N/S/F steering rack bush has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 156,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F steering rack bush has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,875 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 135,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,484 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 119,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 105,914 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 105,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

handbrake rod been repaired

Pass 6 Mar 2010 90,832 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 90,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 90,823 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 90,823 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,306 miles

Drivers door glass will not open.

Fail 22 Dec 2007 78,289 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Drivers door glass will not open.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 113,841 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 113,670 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 PGM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 PGM, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ53 PGM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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