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YX53 HHW

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 80,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside side marker lights inoperative

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 80,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside side marker lights inoperative

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 80,606 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine sump rusting

Fail 28 Jun 2024 80,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine sump rusting

Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,982 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center box rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine sump rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2023 79,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier plus flat (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center box rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine sump rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,329 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

various non obligatory lights n/w

Fail 20 Jun 2022 79,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes / ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

non obligatory marker lights not working

Pass 30 Jun 2021 78,698 miles

Areas of advanced corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Radiator support panel/crossmember badly corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 78,698 miles

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

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

Areas of advanced corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Radiator support panel/crossmember badly corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,024 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion/ rust underneath vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2020 78,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion/ rust underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,546 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked all way round tread

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,290 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked all way round tread

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,546 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,546 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished excessively (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 75,102 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 75,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,730 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 74,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,875 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,875 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,224 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all four brake discs are corroded

centre exhaust box is coroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,224 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs are corroded

centre exhaust box is coroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,519 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front discs badly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,024 miles

All brake discs corroded

Radiator leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2011 64,024 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,693 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,729 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,598 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 21,269 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,752 miles

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 HHW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 YX53 HHW, 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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YX53 HHW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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