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CN04 SYJ

2004 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

146,867 mi
Last recorded146,867 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 SYJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 146,867 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles underneath covered in underseal

Fail 18 May 2026 146,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step corroded with holes all around and also has black vinyl covering more holes in the side step have marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis leg next to engine covered in epoxy resin not weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S Wheel arch corroded with holes and filled with resin have marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Has lost all oil in shock (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions TYRE FITTED BACKWORDS (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step corroded with holes all around and also has black vinyl covering more holes in the side step have marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch corroded with holes and also has resin that's holed has Been marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear Cross member corroded with holes have marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rear Cross member corroded with holes have marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Completely different sizes (5.2.3 (b))

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

All underneath of vehicle corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 142,249 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Heavily UnderSealed

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 142,245 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Heavily UnderSealed

Fail 21 May 2025 142,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake stuck on one side (ns) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front cv boot missing outer clip but not insecure/ preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp incorrect colour missing red casing showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear support beams corroded not 30cm to body mount

all chassis rails, have heavy corrosion

both middle support rails corroded with holes not 30cm to body mount

Fail 7 Dec 2024 142,242 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced UNDER DRIVER DOOR, FRONT OF ENGINE UNDER ARCH (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,299 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s all brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 130,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under bumper marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked under driver seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s all brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 155,958 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 154,210 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 154,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 153,127 miles

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

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,769 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 149,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 148,743 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 148,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,632 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 139,632 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,595 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 125,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 114,052 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 114,052 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,712 miles

Engine oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 101,568 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,561 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 91,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 85,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,542 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,542 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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CN04 SYJ is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 CN04 SYJ, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN04 SYJ is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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