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BU51 JHY

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,250 mi
Last recorded45,250 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JHY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 45,250 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively all rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 May 2026 45,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting rubbers broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2025 45,155 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2nd axle

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

Offside Rear tyre out of date 2nd axle

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 45,155 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamps poor beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 1st axle (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2nd axle

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 44,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,149 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 44,149 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 44,047 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 44,047 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mounting rubbers burst x6 (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,525 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,761 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 42,761 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,244 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,694 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 28 Mar 2012 33,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres starting to crack

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,668 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,207 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 11,983 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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BU51 JHY is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 BU51 JHY, 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 25 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 BU51 JHY registered?

BU51 JHY is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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