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BU03 JNF

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,514 mi
Last recorded65,514 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JNF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 65,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front jacking points have excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion on the step (Also within 30CM of seat belt anchor) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,326 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 64,144 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,474 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 57,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general surface corrosion to underneath components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 53,740 miles

Central Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,822 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,287 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 52,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,739 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,328 miles

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 49,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 48,463 miles

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

small section of pipe to clutch slave cylinder corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 48,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 48,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,615 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 47,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/front brake hose insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,174 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cut

Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,174 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,047 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 46,043 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,197 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 38,515 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,515 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,993 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 31,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,206 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 JNF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JNF, 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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BU03 JNF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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