2003 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · AP53 BES
2003 Fiat Ducato (2.3L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 39,944 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 BES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 39,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 BES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Fiat Ducato (AP53 BES) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “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))”.
AP53 BES Mileage History
- 25/01/202336,823 mi
- 01/05/202437,948 mi+1,125 mi
- 02/05/202437,948 mi
- 12/05/202539,089 mi+1,141 mi
- 14/05/202639,944 mi+855 mi
Average of roughly 946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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