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EG03 SWY

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,186 mi
Last recorded153,186 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 SWY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2014 153,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 153,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 134,174 miles

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

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

frontand rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 126,369 miles

pin holes in both outer c v boots

Fail 27 Sep 2012 126,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

pin holes in both outer c v boots

Pass 16 Sep 2011 119,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 119,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010
Fail 17 Sep 2010 113,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all indicators faded in colour

nearside drive shaft boot loose on shaft

Pass 23 Sep 2009 107,662 miles

offside door mirror damaged

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2009 107,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside door mirror damaged

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 102,037 miles

offside exterior mirror damaged

power steering drive belt starting to perish

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 102,000 miles

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

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

offside exterior mirror damaged

power steering drive belt starting to perish

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,482 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 96,433 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside door mirror cover damaged.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 91,457 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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EG03 SWY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EG03 SWY, 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 EG03 SWY registered?

EG03 SWY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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