2003 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · AV53 FWR
2003 Fiat Ducato (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 84,219 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 FWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 84,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 FWR 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 (AV53 FWR) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
AV53 FWR Mileage History
- 03/04/202479,376 mi
- 12/09/202583,904 mi+4,528 mi
- 21/09/202583,906 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/202684,209 mi+303 mi
- 21/08/202684,219 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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