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BU03 GDJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2026

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side all on the tag axles (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front inner (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed behind o/s n/s front wheels and exstensive welding

o/s n/s front inner discs corroding

Pass 10 May 2025 107,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch Corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch Corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 107,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch Corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch Corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch Slightly Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre has Cracking in Thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch Slightly Corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 96,901 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 96,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 96,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting INNER STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up 3RD AXLE (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired CHASSIS LEG FRONT MOST (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,287 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,241 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,179 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,494 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,428 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 35,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,652 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 17,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,761 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,739 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 5,184 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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BU03 GDJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

BU03 GDJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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