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FJ53 HHV

2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,228 mi
Last recorded104,228 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan39,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HHV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorcaravan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 104,228 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside of vehicle in an overall corroded condition

Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,934 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,461 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 95,461 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,530 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear light lens broken

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,069 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,509 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,509 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,270 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 71,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,596 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 47,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,565 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 40,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,062 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 33,060 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,311 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,294 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four brake discs corroded but not weakened

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,415 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,631 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,094 miles

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 HHV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

FJ53 HHV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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