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BU03 JJL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,521 mi
Last recorded17,521 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 17,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 14,710 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 14,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 11,813 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 11,811 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit underbody (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured underbody (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside park brake effort lower than normal

Pass 30 Jul 2018 10,251 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 10,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 7,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 7,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,684 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 4,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres have cracks in sidewalls and tread

Pass 9 Jul 2014 22 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 5 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,894 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 12,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,167 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 8,140 miles

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

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 JJL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

BU03 JJL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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