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BU03 FZN

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

53,332 mi
Last recorded53,332 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FZN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 53,332 miles

Offside Front Inner arch x2

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 53,332 miles

Exhaust system insecure x4 rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner arch x2

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,623 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 52,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 51,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 51,234 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding middle axle (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,458 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyres aged 02 x2

Offside Rear tyre front axle age 01

Fail 27 Apr 2022 48,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front x member holed by corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyres aged 02 x2

Offside Rear tyre front axle age 01

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front x member corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 47,295 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front x member corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,613 miles

Front cross member holed by corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,497 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,497 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 43,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 40,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 40,678 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 39,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust tail broke off

Pass 21 May 2014 39,192 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

exhaust tail broke off

Pass 23 May 2013 36,331 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts perished.

Fail 14 May 2012 34,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 34,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,464 miles

windscreen chipped outside of swept area

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2009 27,150 miles

chip in screen

exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 23 May 2008 24,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,964 miles

front wiper blades split but clearing

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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BU03 FZN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BU03 FZN, 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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What year was BU03 FZN registered?

BU03 FZN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is BU03 FZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 FZN shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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