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BF03 XOJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,088 mi
Last recorded123,088 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XOJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 123,088 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion corroded holes along outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users all along inner sill is corroded as well as the body mounts (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion holes along outer sill and the bottom of the rear wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users along inner sill is completely corroded (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member is corroded but no tow bar is fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 121,392 miles

both inner sills have excessive corrosion but not classed as a perscribed area, advise to get repaired

Pass 9 Jul 2014 117,884 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both sills are badly corroded but not a perscribed area

general corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Jun 2014 117,797 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sills badly corroded but not a perscribed area

general corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jul 2013 114,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underbody corrosion near too excess all around

o/s/rear parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 22 Jul 2013 114,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underbody corrosion near too excess all around

o/s/rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 112,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

clutch sipping / poor

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2011 110,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 23,281 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 107,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs getting worn/corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 107,603 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,939 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

hand brake slightly tight

Pass 21 Jul 2008 101,011 miles

nocking noise on n/s front suspensionon no play or wear at time off test

Fail 16 Jul 2008 100,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nocking noise on n/s front suspensionon no play or wear at time off test

Pass 18 Jun 2007 87,002 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 86,861 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,152 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 60,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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BF03 XOJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 XOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF03 XOJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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