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FJ53 EER

2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

32,148 mi
Last recorded32,148 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan39,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 EER
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorcaravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 32,148 miles

n/s and o/s front inner arches rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2026 32,148 miles

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

n/s and o/s front inner arches rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2025 30,235 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 30,235 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 28,490 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 28,490 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 24,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 24,384 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 24,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,384 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 24,384 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,763 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,412 miles

Slight corrosion around cab area underneath

Pass 21 Nov 2014 16,572 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 16,572 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 16,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 14,705 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 12,958 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 12,958 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 11,510 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 11,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 10,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 7,303 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,296 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 5,715 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 5,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan?

Based on 3,768 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
1,995
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
brake binding 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Headlamp aim too low 45
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 37
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FJ53 EER is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 39,922 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 EER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 EER registered?

FJ53 EER is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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