2003 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · FJ53 EWE

The 2003 Fiat Ducato presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 June 2025 at 68,141 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 3 June 2024 at 63,940 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared consecutive annual examinations without outstanding advisories or failures carried forward. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 23-year-old van. From the 2022 test at 55,066 miles through to the 2025 test at 68,141 miles, the vehicle covered just 13,075 miles across three years, an average of roughly 4,358 miles per year and well below typical commercial duty. One anomaly appears on 3 June 2024, where a failure at 63,925 miles preceded a pass at 63,940 miles the same day with no defects listed; this suggests an administrative or clerical rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the owner corrected it immediately. Given the unbroken sequence of passes and absence of advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, the MOT record alone reveals no recurring wear trends or structural concerns. The low standing mileage, however, warrants a physical inspection for perished rubber components, seizing calipers after long idle periods, and underbody rust that a test bay may not flag without advisories. A buyer should still commission a pre-purchase check of the coil springs, steering joints, and tyre sidewalls dated beyond the 2025 certificate. The clean history implies a careful keeper, yet the Ducato's age means consumables and hidden corrosion remain the real risk absent any documented faults.