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YX53 HSO

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

48,216 mi
Last recorded48,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 HSO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 48,216 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2026 48,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

sump corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,213 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil sump rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2025 47,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil sump rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 44,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,609 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,969 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,511 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 39,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,931 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 33,931 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,521 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r +n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 25 Jul 2016 33,521 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

o/s/f + n/s/f + o/s/r +n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,771 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,245 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2013 26,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center brake light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,177 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,685 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,170 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 22,992 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,004 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 21,002 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 18,836 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 17,197 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

o/s/r top marker lamp inop

Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r top marker lamp inop

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 HSO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YX53 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

YX53 HSO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is YX53 HSO safe to buy?

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