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YX53 PXU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,559 mi
Last recorded60,559 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PXU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 60,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 58,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,445 miles

corrosion to all main chassis sections under side of vehicle

exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 57,445 miles

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

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

corrosion to all main chassis sections under side of vehicle

exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,888 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 47,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front radiator panel excessively corroded and holed.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,372 miles

Both front steering track arms have slight movement

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

Clutch pipe to slave cylinder has slight corrosion

Front cross member heavily corroded

Nearside sill area heavily corroded

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

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 13 Sep 2014 44,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front steering track arms have slight movement

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

Clutch pipe to slave cylinder has slight corrosion

Front cross member heavily corroded

Nearside sill area heavily corroded

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

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,318 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch pipe to slave cylinder corroded

front crossmember corroded

front screen light scratch both zones

nearside sill area holed / corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 44,316 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

clutch pipe to slave cylinder corroded

front crossmember corroded

front screen light scratch both zones

nearside sill area holed / corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 33,815 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front crossmember corroded

front screen has scratch damage to zone b

Fail 19 Aug 2011 33,815 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front crossmember corroded

front screen has scratch damage to zone b

Fail 2 Sep 2010 32,155 miles

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

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,155 miles

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,853 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008

clutch pipe corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,277 miles

clutch pipe corroded

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 15 Aug 2006 19,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,609 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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 PXU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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