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AD53 LLX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

63,560 mi
Last recorded63,560 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LLX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 63,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2025 63,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch within 30 OF STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT WITHIN 30 OF SUB FRAME MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WITHIN 30 OF SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,534 miles

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

Offside Front Inner arch holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill holed 32cms from seat belt anchorage

Fail 12 Jul 2024 63,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill holed 32cms from seat belt anchorage

Pass 30 Jun 2023 63,372 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 63,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,012 miles

handbrake just met limits

Fail 7 Mar 2022 63,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,404 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 57,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,581 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 55,571 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

n/s/r side marker inop

o/s centre side marker inop

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,338 miles

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both indicators on bike carrier (permently attached to vehicle) not working (1.4.A.2c)

one registration plate lamp on vehicle not working but both working on other plate fitted to bike carrier

Fail 4 Apr 2017 49,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded just behind wheel (has been filled with silicon) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted just behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both indicators on bike carrier (permently attached to vehicle) not working (1.4.A.2c)

one registration plate lamp on vehicle not working but both working on other plate fitted to bike carrier

Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,118 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 48,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,631 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 43,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,441 miles

Light corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Light corrosion

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,725 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,106 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 25,106 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,143 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 11,907 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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AD53 LLX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AD53 LLX, 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 AD53 LLX registered?

AD53 LLX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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