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BU03 JMV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,777 mi
Last recorded41,777 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,777 miles

Front Both front steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 14 Aug 2023 40,964 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 40,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 40,840 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded cannot see pads - advise brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside front suspension damper covers loose and perished

front and rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 19 Aug 2021 40,718 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside and offside headlight leveling not working (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded cannot see pads - advise brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside front suspension damper covers loose and perished

Nearside Front Upper nearside front top marker light not working

engine sump pan badley corroded

front and rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Feb 2020 40,701 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 40,701 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,432 miles

Nearside Front under arch/chassis starting to corrode

Nearside Rear parkbrake performance very low/only just met limits may require attention soon

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,178 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,249 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,247 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,115 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,693 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 21,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,843 miles

possible fuel leak from nearside front

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,329 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 JMV 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 79.2%.

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 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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

BU03 JMV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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