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BU03 JSX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

66,375 mi
Last recorded66,375 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 66,375 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,533 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,222 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 62,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,984 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged not secured and rubbing wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner wing corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 59,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system next to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 57,545 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,348 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 52,371 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 52,369 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,367 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Position lamp not working central marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,988 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 50,988 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,755 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,753 miles

Rear exhaust part corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,469 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,846 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 11,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 11,395 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 8,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 6,158 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 JSX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

BU03 JSX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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