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EA03 OWD

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,921 mi
Last recorded147,921 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 OWD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 147,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 147,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 137,055 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Both offside shocks misting of oil

Chip in screen

Exhaust boxes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn pitted and or scored

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Play in inner rack arms

Rear brake valve stiff

Rear number plate deteriorated

Signs of corrosion

Suspension bushes perished

Fail 1 May 2018 137,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Both offside shocks misting of oil

Chip in screen

Exhaust boxes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn pitted and or scored

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Play in inner rack arms

Rear brake valve stiff

Rear number plate deteriorated

Signs of corrosion

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 2 May 2017 126,425 miles

Antiroll bar link bushes and D bushes on front deteriorated

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Front brake discs corroded worn and lipped

Offside Front Shock slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leaks

Play in inner rack arms

Rear brake valve stoff

Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Antiroll bar link bushes and D bushes on front deteriorated

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Front brake discs corroded worn and lipped

Offside Front Shock slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leaks

Play in inner rack arms

Rear brake valve stoff

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,110 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 96,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,438 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 88,375 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,446 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,432 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 74,410 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,793 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 56,793 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,509 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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EA03 OWD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EA03 OWD, 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 EA03 OWD registered?

EA03 OWD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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