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BU03 JUA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,527 mi
Last recorded40,527 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 40,527 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 40,471 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer jacking point/inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer floor section corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer jacking point / inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 39,650 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED/DETERIORATED

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

GENERAL UNDERBODY+ SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL/STEP CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED/UNDERSEALED

Fail 20 Jun 2025 39,650 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED/DETERIORATED

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

GENERAL UNDERBODY+ SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL/STEP CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED/UNDERSEALED

Pass 4 Jun 2024 39,008 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 39,001 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 38,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center inner sill not within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 38,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 38,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underside of chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Forward and rearward lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 35,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 35,478 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 33,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

exhaust back box delaminating

extensive underbody surface corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2020 33,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box delaminating

extensive underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,303 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 28,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,804 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 23,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front inner wing has corrosion on lower edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion on lower edge

exhaust system corroded

park brake cable corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 23,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front inner wing has corrosion on lower edge

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion on lower edge

exhaust system corroded

park brake cable corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,427 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 20,427 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,429 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 17,429 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 15,745 miles

all brakepipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 11,560 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,713 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,789 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2011 6,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 1,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 522 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 6 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,809 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,593 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 JUA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JUA, 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 JUA registered?

BU03 JUA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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