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CU03 HZF

2003 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,797 mi
Last recorded195,797 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HZF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 195,797 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member around spare wheel (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s floor to sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 187,051 miles

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s rear rigger corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 187,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported under wing (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s rear rigger corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 175,344 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

rear floor ribs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2016 175,344 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

rear floor ribs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 156,223 miles

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 156,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 133,927 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 133,802 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 114,751 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light is on

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 12 Jul 2011 114,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light is on

excessive corrossion on n/s sill

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 24 May 2010 96,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

r/o/styre wall scrubbed, --f/n/s outer c.v boot damp.

Pass 24 May 2010 96,594 miles

r/o/styre wall scrubbed, --f/n/s outer c.v boot damp.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,909 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,040 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 41,417 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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CU03 HZF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CU03 HZF, 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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CU03 HZF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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