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BJ53 FJZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,559 mi
Last recorded125,559 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FJZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 125,559 miles

All inner arches corroded

All suspension components corroded

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front and rear chassis corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,860 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 123,856 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind bumper/ sill (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 rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 121,634 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,611 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 117,178 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 117,167 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 117,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure gaiter (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,917 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,593 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 111,593 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,191 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 107,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,356 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 101,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,257 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 72,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ53 FJZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BJ53 FJZ, 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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BJ53 FJZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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