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YR53 HJN

2003 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,425 mi
Last recorded109,425 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 HJN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,425 miles

Chassis and components are heavily undersealed

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 109,387 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and of side front near brake flexy pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center and rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,227 miles

o/s & n/s front chassis legs coroded (radiater mounting area

Fail 6 Sep 2018 105,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s & n/s front chassis legs coroded (radiater mounting area

Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,125 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 99,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,863 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,863 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,316 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,002 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,363 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,683 miles

corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2011 49,683 miles

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

corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,170 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,975 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,808 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 33,808 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YR53 HJN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR53 HJN, 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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YR53 HJN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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