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BF03 XPY

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,564 mi
Last recorded168,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XPY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 168,564 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking Injector/pipe/pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 160,563 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity joint gaiter has a pinhole

Nearside Front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Oil leak ()

corrosion to sills and rear spring mounts

Fail 10 Jan 2017 160,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity joint gaiter has a pinhole

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Oil leak ()

corrosion to sills and rear spring mounts

engine oil level low

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 153,268 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 153,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 144,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 136,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

WET TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plate lamps working but very dim

brake pedal anti-slip provision showing signs of starting to split

coolant level below minimum

rearside front brake hose rubber shroud split

Fail 25 Sep 2012 136,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1 of 2 nearside mirror glasses missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

WET TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plate lamps working but very dim

brake pedal anti-slip provision showing signs of starting to split

coolant level below minimum

rearside front brake hose rubber shroud split

Fail 20 May 2011 131,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

offside mirror has slight damage

Pass 20 May 2011 131,287 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

offside mirror has slight damage

Fail 4 May 2011 131,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

pedal rubbers worn

wiper blades split

Pass 6 May 2010 125,000 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 125,000 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 114,301 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 114,301 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

stone chip in screen...brake pedal rubber worn...o/s door mirror cracked...front brake disc's worn

Pass 4 Oct 2007 94,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 94,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,517 miles

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 XPY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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