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CX03 AEL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

39,440 mi
Last recorded39,440 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 AEL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 39,440 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 8 May 2026 39,440 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 May 2025 39,410 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 39,407 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 39,201 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 39,002 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 39,001 miles

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

All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2022 38,783 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 May 2022 38,783 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2020 38,027 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 28 Sep 2020 38,023 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp lenses faded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2019 37,561 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,180 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 37,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 35,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,471 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,510 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 22,510 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,239 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,746 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 7,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 7,444 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 7,041 miles

windscreen cracked n/s lower

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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CX03 AEL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CX03 AEL, 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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What year was CX03 AEL registered?

CX03 AEL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CX03 AEL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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