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BF04 ZHL

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ZHL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 136,823 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 136,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2017 131,328 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 131,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 111,899 miles

7 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 May 2016 111,899 miles

7 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,746 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but function not impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but function not impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S GUARD RAIL LOOSE

O/S/R AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

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

SOME REAR SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,177 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 71,177 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

break glass hammer missing

exit step light not working

ignition faulty

no door open warning

no emergency exit sign

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,801 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 62,693 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,174 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,350 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 47,350 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service light on

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S lower ball joint dust cover split.

Some brake bind on O/S/R wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,648 miles

osf lower wishbone swivel joint boot split

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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BF04 ZHL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 BF04 ZHL, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF04 ZHL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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