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BJ03 KZS

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

38,539 mi
Last recorded38,539 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 KZS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 38,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 38,539 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 38,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all chassis corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 38,534 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,534 miles

Central exhaust rubber mounts missing

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 38,534 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust rubber mounts missing

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust straps missing

covers fitted masking some testable items

offside outer wooden floor rotted

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2021 38,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust straps missing

covers fitted masking some testable items

offside outer wooden floor rotted

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2021 38,249 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis near out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre door step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear door step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play found in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hanger straps missing

covers fitted masking some testable items

offside rear wooden floor rotten

vehicles underside has heavy age related corrosion

Pass 18 May 2019 35,446 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 35,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Slight movement on both front swivel chairs.

Surface corrosion to various underside components.

Pass 24 May 2018 34,213 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 34,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 32,834 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished/age cracked

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre perished/age cracked

exhaust dented

Fail 12 May 2017 32,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished/age cracked

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre perished/age cracked

exhaust dented

Pass 10 May 2016 31,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on all front brake pipes

general corrosion throughout underside

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rust hole in offside inner sill

Fail 9 May 2016 31,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on all front brake pipes

front discs in poor condition

offside front wiper blade split

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rust hole in offside inner sill

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front cross meber

corrosion under vehicle

front discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 24 Apr 2013 2,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,535 miles

exhaust in poor condition

power steriing hoses rusty

wiring loom rubbing brake pipe

Fail 1 Sep 2011 22,531 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust in poor condition

power steriing hoses rusty

wiring loom rubbing brake pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,267 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 20,260 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight brake drag on both front wheels

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,477 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 14,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007
Fail 14 Jun 2007 8,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 2,167 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 KZS is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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