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BU03 JOA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,585 mi
Last recorded76,585 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,585 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 55,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,458 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,266 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 28,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 28,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 26,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 26,119 miles

reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,420 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 25,420 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 24,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,063 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,706 miles

Not all screen wash jets clear but water adequate to clear screen

Fail 21 Mar 2014 18,706 miles

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

Not all screen wash jets clear but water adequate to clear screen

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,467 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,823 miles

exhaust system and support brackets getting corroded

metal part of front flexes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,416 miles

both front tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,285 miles

some play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jun 2006 3,733 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 JOA 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 87%.

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 JOA, 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 JOA registered?

BU03 JOA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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