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YM53 YFK

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,451 mi
Last recorded139,451 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YFK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 139,451 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has had a lot of welding done

Fail 8 Oct 2025 139,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads have gone to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch corroded with in 30cm of strut (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body with in 30cm of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above the leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick gone metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch corroded with in 30cm of strut (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body with in 30cm of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops are deteriorated

vehicle has been welded on the underside body and chassi

Pass 5 Jul 2024 139,250 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front cross member heavily corroded

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has had welding done in places and covered in under sealant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged main mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened starting to bend backwards (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

vehicle is corroded in places both front in wheel arches are corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 139,250 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front cross member heavily corroded

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has had welding done in places and covered in under sealant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged main mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened starting to bend backwards (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

vehicle is corroded in places both front in wheel arches are corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 138,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 137,394 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 137,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (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 subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 125,490 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 122,992 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush for most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 110,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 93,363 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 70,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,832 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,038 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 64,038 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,344 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,948 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,046 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 51,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jan 2007 51,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/F Tyre,Tread Worn Close To Limit!

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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YM53 YFK is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YM53 YFK, 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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YM53 YFK is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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