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BJ03 BVB

2003 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,295 mi
Last recorded116,295 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BVB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 116,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s top stop light inop

Fail 26 Oct 2021 116,289 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury o/s/r wheel arch panels missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s top stop light inop

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,289 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 116,289 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body panel insecure toilet cassete door and o/s black panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r top stop and indicator lights inop

Fail 25 Jun 2019 116,289 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r second axle (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f at wishbone rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected linkage broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts n/s driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r light unit loose

o/s/r top stop and indicator inop

Pass 22 Jan 2018 116,289 miles

First rear axle support bushes slightly worn

Nearside mirror has cracks in the glass

Oil leak ()

Tracking is out

body trims loose

Fail 16 Jan 2018 116,289 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights aim is slightly to high (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel hits the lever on the seat (3.1.6c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (3.7.B.5b)

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

First rear axle support bushes slightly worn

Nearside mirror has cracks in the glass

Oil leak ()

Tracking is out

body trims loose

Fail 27 Sep 2017 94,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe kinked three pipes on master cylinder (3.6.B.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported dash wiring (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure dash wires (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose not secure (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all four brake pipes feeding both rear axles corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

body trims loose

first rear axle support arms bushes slightly worn

nearside front upper side light not working

nearside mirror glass has cracks in it but does not restrict view to the rear

parking brake lever touches driver seat slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2017 94,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened all air pipes rotten (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lense (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling road wheel (3.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

excessive engine oil leak contaminating suspension components

handbrake lever/cable broken after brake test carried out

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,783 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,740 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,087 miles

engine oil leak

large load aera in rear,can be used for carrying goods

rear number plate detoriated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,086 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

large load aera in rear,can be used for carrying goods

nsf wiper not clearing screen propley

nsr 2nd axle brake disc corroded and pitted

osr 1st axle brake bind

rear number plate detoriated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,216 miles

incorrect seat fitted handbrake close to seat when pulled up

Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,562 miles

o/s and n/s inner spring swinging shackels slight worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 38,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,649 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,004 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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BJ03 BVB is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ03 BVB, 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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BJ03 BVB is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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