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YY53 BKF

2003 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,666 mi
Last recorded153,666 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BKF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 153,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing start of corrosion {all} (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 153,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor repair plate not continuously weld (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing start of corrosion {all} (5.3.2 (b))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 149,323 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs/cill/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 149,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs/cill/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 142,323 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s/r spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

subframe slight corrosion

underside of vehichle slight corrosion inner outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2017 141,729 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch three holes (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner sill behind wheel (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,884 miles

Offside Front chassis hold outside prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill hold outside priscribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2016 135,884 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front chassis hold outside prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill hold outside priscribed area

Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,048 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 133,048 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 125,092 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre has a small tear in the outer sidewall less tha 25mm in length,but not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,575 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 120,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,554 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 101,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 93,838 miles

nearside front inner cv gator split

Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,915 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 83,570 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,046 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 61,046 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear in nearside rear spring shackle bush

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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YY53 BKF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YY53 BKF, 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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YY53 BKF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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