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DS03 FVE

2003 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FVE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2014 95,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front outer sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front outer sill corroded but not a prescribed area

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust rubber mounting insecure

exhaust support bracket broken

offside front inner wheel arch badly corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,642 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,886 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 82,882 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,570 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,557 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,583 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,567 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 44,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FVE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS03 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

DS03 FVE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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