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YN53 OJG

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

147,142 mi
Last recorded147,142 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 OJG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 147,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front inner arches and upper turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear drop sill next to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2024 142,151 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 141,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 138,759 miles

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

Offside step sill corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2023 138,739 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas adjacent to rear spring front mounting area (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))

Offside step sill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 136,894 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 136,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 134,948 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 134,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 133,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 130,519 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2019 130,519 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2018 126,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive macpherson strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,420 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 115,420 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,259 miles

offside rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 May 2014 102,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,605 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,478 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 95,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,911 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 80,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,120 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 69,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,690 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 56,680 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,233 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 50,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YN53 OJG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YN53 OJG, 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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YN53 OJG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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