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CA03 LFY

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

74,138 mi
Last recorded74,138 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LFY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 74,138 miles

all underbody corrosion

rear chassis surface corosion

Fail 27 May 2025 74,138 miles

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

all underbody corrosion

rear chassis surface corosion

Pass 20 May 2024 74,079 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mid box outer casing corroded

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

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Under wheel arch corroded none prescribed area

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various other underside surface corrosion

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

underbody corroded in places has been covered in underseal

van heavily undersealed

Fail 20 May 2024 74,079 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mid box outer casing corroded

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

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Under wheel arch corroded none prescribed area

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Various other underside surface corrosion

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

underbody corroded in places has been covered in underseal

van heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2024 74,029 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis rail / brake load compensating valve mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front upper mount / under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tunnel outside & front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring coupling / hanger inner & outside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front upper mount / under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tunnel outside & front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis box section & to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mid box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Under wheel arch corroded none prescribed area

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various other underside surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,957 miles

Exhaust mid box outer casing corroded

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 71,957 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mid box outer casing corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 68,659 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake cable outer casing corroded/ damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2022 68,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger / mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Underside / back lower end under wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front - mid section underside inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mid - rear chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH rear leaf springs corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mid box outer casing corroded

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Park brake cable outer casing damaged

Rear Axle beam corroded

Various front to rear none prescribed areas corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,805 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 65,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 59,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,481 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 564,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,070 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 48,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 44,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,555 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 40,555 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,103 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,103 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,176 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,796 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,645 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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CA03 LFY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 CA03 LFY, 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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CA03 LFY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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