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YX53 ALU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,333 mi
Last recorded45,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ALU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 45,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 45,107 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 45,107 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 44,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 44,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 44,659 miles

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

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

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 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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 44,123 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 44,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,331 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,492 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 38,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres getting low in tread.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 38,520 miles

rear tyres getting low in tread.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,610 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,548 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 19,545 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,413 miles

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

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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YX53 ALU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX53 ALU, 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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What year was YX53 ALU registered?

YX53 ALU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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