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BU03 JOV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,120 mi
Last recorded23,120 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 23,120 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 22,924 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 22,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,745 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ON STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 22,736 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 22,736 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 22,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 21,768 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 21,768 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 16,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

corrosion to front suspension

Pass 7 May 2016 13,710 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracked on outer sidewalls

powersteering pipes corroded but not to excess

Fail 3 May 2016 13,710 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracked on outer sidewalls

powersteering pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 15 May 2015 12,957 miles

All tyres perished

O/s brake hose shorter than n/s less free play

Fail 13 May 2015 12,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

All tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s brake hose shorter than n/s less free play

Pass 22 May 2014 11,601 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 11,601 miles

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

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

n/s rear side marker light not working

Pass 23 May 2013 10,996 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 10,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake efficency only just met requirement

slight run out on front disc`s

Fail 4 Apr 2012 9,294 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight run out on front disc`s

Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,028 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 6,683 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 5,347 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 4,190 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 2,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 6,593 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 JOV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

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

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