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BU51 JNZ

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

71,512 mi
Last recorded71,512 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 71,512 miles

tyres are over 10 years old

Fail 25 Jul 2025 71,509 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

non obligatory side marker lamps not working

tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,718 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 68,126 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 68,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 67,260 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 67,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 67,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.48 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 3 of 6 rubber mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both headlamps intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked, not in the view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre are over ten years old

offside non obligatory wide angle mirror broken

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,868 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2019 64,868 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 63,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 63,324 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,149 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,657 miles

Exhaust pipe missing

Offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,163 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2012 51,163 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,952 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 39,898 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,140 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,506 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 29,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

off side rear wheel slightly tight

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 JNZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BU51 JNZ, 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.

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What year was BU51 JNZ registered?

BU51 JNZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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