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BU03 JTV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,196 mi
Last recorded49,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 49,196 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 47,367 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 47,367 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 45,150 miles

Exhaust Silencer Slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 45,147 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Cable Seized offside rear (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,935 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 41,621 miles

Exhaust Silencer Delaminating

Pass 25 Jan 2021 38,938 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 38,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Avon 215/75R16C 116/114R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,670 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 34,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear running light not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,859 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 29,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,205 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 27,198 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 25,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,774 miles

Front discs corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,444 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,107 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,047 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 17,366 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,587 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 JTV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 JTV registered?

BU03 JTV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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