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BG53 JHK

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,128 mi
Last recorded121,128 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 JHK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some corrosion near rear spring hangers

some corrosion to o/s sill

Fail 5 Jan 2023 121,099 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some corrosion near rear spring hangers

some corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 118,225 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 117,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 111,738 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 102,245 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 98,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 88,561 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 71,859 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 71,858 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 65,810 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre seatbelt requires attention soon

Fail 29 Apr 2011 65,805 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

centre seatbelt requires attention soon

Fail 13 May 2010 65,402 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 65,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside from offside rear brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2009 65,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre side walls damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside front tyre has a piece of the tread ripped off

Fail 13 Aug 2008 65,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside front tyre has a piece of the tread pattern ripped off

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,237 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 57,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,254 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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BG53 JHK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG53 JHK, 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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BG53 JHK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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