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DL04 BMU

2004 Fiat Ducato

Brown Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 BMU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,566 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Under the vehicle general corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 120,146 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring worn Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 117,088 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 117,082 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 115,750 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 115,741 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across the body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 115,281 miles

Exhaust - rear silencer deteriorated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both sides - rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 115,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust - rear silencer deteriorated

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both sides - rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,772 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 114,772 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,022 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 114,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 113,958 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 113,680 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f suspension top heavily covered

o/s/f suspension top heavily covered

Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing/Trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing/Trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by radiator support x-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis etc close to limit (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,592 miles

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

Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by radiator support x-member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by radiator support x-member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis etc close to limit (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,904 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 110,786 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front coil springs corroding

nearside and offside chassis corroding not holed

welding covered by underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,975 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front coil springs corroding

nearside and offside chassis corroding not holed

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,558 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 104,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 97,269 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front brake slightly less effort than near side

Fail 2 Jun 2011 97,269 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

off side front brake slightly less effort than near side

Fail 11 Jun 2010 91,132 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,560 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 75,557 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 58,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,666 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 58,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DL04 BMU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Brown with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DL04 BMU, 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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DL04 BMU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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