2003 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · YU53 BWL
2003 Fiat Ducato (2.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 85,543 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU53 BWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 85,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YU53 BWL 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 (YU53 BWL) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 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 (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
YU53 BWL Mileage History
- 06/02/202485,215 mi
- 28/02/202585,335 mi+120 mi
- 29/04/202685,507 mi+172 mi
- 18/05/202685,542 mi+35 mi
- 19/05/202685,543 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 144 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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