MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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lots of areas of corrosion in non prescribed areas
Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f indicator white (4.4.3 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both front dip beams too low (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working n/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f shock tower corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f chassis to floor ( x member mount area) badly corroded also all previous repairs inadequate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f chassis to inner wing ( x member mount area ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f inner wing area badly corroded also all previous repairs inadequate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f brake discs badly deteriated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
many repair plates on both inne sills/poorly welded
rear reg plate deteriated
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
rusty exhaust
under van very rusty
metal brake pipes corroded
o/s/r inner sill
Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement n/s/f cailper (3.5.1k)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer insurecure (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)
Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rear inner and outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)
metal brake pipes corroded
o/s/r inner sill
o/s n/s inner wings corroded
very rusty underneath
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s n/s inner wings corroded
very rusty underneath
both front and rear number plates delaminting.
both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.
both front wiperblades splitting.
corrosion located on metal brake pipes.
corrosion located on vehicle chassis.
corrosion located underside vehicle body.
slight play detected within both front steering steering rack steering arms.
vehicle handbrake travel high.
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
underneath of vehicle generally showing signs of corrosion.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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DV54 GVW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DV54 GVW, 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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DV54 GVW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 October 2004.
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