2003 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · FJ53 BNE
2003 Fiat Ducato (2.8L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 65,896 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ53 BNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 65,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ53 BNE 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 (FJ53 BNE) between July 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment passenger (7.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
FJ53 BNE Mileage History
- 24/07/202464,754 mi
- 31/07/202464,762 mi+8 mi
- 14/07/202565,800 mi+1,038 mi
- 08/09/202565,850 mi+50 mi
- 16/09/202565,896 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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