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DU04 NHJ

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

283,673 mi
Last recorded283,673 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 NHJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 283,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 274,970 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 272,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 266,961 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 266,927 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 247,825 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 247,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 207,199 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear arches damaged.

rear offside light lens cracked.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 207,199 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

both rear arches damaged.

rear offside light lens cracked.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 157,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 157,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 104,405 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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DU04 NHJ is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU04 NHJ, 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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What year was DU04 NHJ registered?

DU04 NHJ is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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