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EF03 FYG

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,902 mi
Last recorded153,902 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FYG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 153,902 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 153,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding axle 3 (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 145,169 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 145,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All 4 metal brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely n/s/r axle 2 o/s/r axle 2 n/s/r axle 3 brakes binding (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 143,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail peice (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Air suspension unit slightly damaged axle 3 (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

air suspension parts bypassed & modified (suspension inflated/deflated by tyre valves )

Fail 20 Feb 2018 143,829 miles

Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed axle 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail peice (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Nail in tyre axle 3 (x2) ()

Offside Air suspension unit slightly damaged axle 3 (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Nail in tyre axle 3 ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

air suspension parts bypassed & modified (suspension inflated/deflated by tyre valves )

Pass 22 Feb 2017 135,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 135,487 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort axle 2 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 129,568 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 123,809 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 127,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,165 miles

axle 2 offside parking brake has low performance

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,152 miles

nearside axle 2 brake sticking slightly

offside axle 2 parking brake on minimum effort to get through test

front brakes 50% out of ballance during application (passed mot as only checks at locking point)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 127,023 miles

Nearside Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,387 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 120,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 115,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 115,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,975 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 92,522 miles

both headlamps have a poor beam pattern (condensation in headlamp units)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 84,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 84,558 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,065 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,628 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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EF03 FYG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF03 FYG, 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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EF03 FYG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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