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BU03 GFE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,341 mi
Last recorded50,341 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,341 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 50,308 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 48,888 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2025 48,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,574 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,578 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,517 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,406 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 40,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective at tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,854 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 38,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,037 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake performance on 2nd axle low, both nearside and offside

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,015 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,581 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 32,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,609 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,787 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2010 17,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,830 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,328 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 9,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,928 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 GFE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

BU03 GFE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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