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DS03 BES

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,093 mi
Last recorded81,093 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BES
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 81,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 80,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,535 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 78,609 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,715 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,701 miles

some corrosion to under body / front inner arches / front x member

Fail 22 Oct 2020 76,679 miles

Brake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and lower rear step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

some corrosion to under body / front inner arches / front x member

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 75,101 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury step corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,938 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Under body slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,885 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,730 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,480 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

light corrossion to under body

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,316 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,843 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,383 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,973 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,973 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 36,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,782 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 20,782 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 9,312 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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DS03 BES is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS03 BES, 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 DS03 BES registered?

DS03 BES is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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