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DN03 XDC

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,456 mi
Last recorded51,456 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 XDC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,456 miles

Under body corrosion throughout

Fail 11 May 2026 51,456 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))

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

Under body corrosion throughout

Pass 9 May 2025 50,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle Heavily Wax Oiled

Fail 9 May 2025 50,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle Heavily Wax Oiled

Pass 13 May 2024 49,932 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear bumper damaged

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 May 2024 49,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear bumper damaged

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2023 49,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch above wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch above wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill -- below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 49,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,063 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded with holes but not deemed a prescribed area

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear leaf springs and anchors and shackles corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,063 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded with holes but not deemed a prescribed area

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear leaf springs and anchors and shackles corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 47,686 miles

Brake pedal has a lot of travel

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 47,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has a lot of travel

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,219 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,285 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,681 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 39,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,920 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

top marker at the offside showing white to rear

Fail 6 Dec 2013 34,831 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

top marker at the offside showing white to rear

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 24,052 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,261 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,251 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,730 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 9,724 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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DN03 XDC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc 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 DN03 XDC, 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 DN03 XDC registered?

DN03 XDC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DN03 XDC 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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