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YN53 OJV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,280 mi
Last recorded44,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 OJV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 44,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 42,722 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2025 42,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2024 42,592 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 42,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pivot seized (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,585 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 41,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch 2holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,039 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded non-structural

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 40,986 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded non-structural

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 38,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides n/s/front. And o/s/front. Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms n/s/front and o/s/front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened O/s/rear and n/s/rear leaf springs and brackets corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Under body corroded front centre and rear

Pass 6 Jun 2020 34,423 miles

Central Silencer rusted but not leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,942 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 32,690 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 30,301 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,566 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,980 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,899 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,018 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 15,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,007 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 9,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,288 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 8,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OJV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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