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AP53 BES

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,089 mi
Last recorded39,089 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BES
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 39,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 37,948 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 37,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,823 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe to center silence holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 35,060 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,015 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 34,015 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,667 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2018 29,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,637 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 26,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,228 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,351 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,359 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,239 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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AP53 BES is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP53 BES, 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 AP53 BES registered?

AP53 BES is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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