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EP03 RDY

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,509 mi
Last recorded110,509 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 RDY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 110,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70x15c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valence/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel front cable snapped (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r and n/s/r (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front strut upper bearing deteriorated

Nearside floor/outrigger holed

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2016 107,628 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing notchy

Nearside centre floor to sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 195/70x15c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 7 Dec 2016 107,624 miles

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

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing notchy

Nearside centre floor to sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 195/70x15c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,925 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 103,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,559 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

side loading door not opening

Fail 12 Sep 2014 98,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

roughness in front strut top mounts

side loading door not opening

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,905 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrision under vevicle

gear selector fault

movement at parking brake lever

movement in front suspension arm bushes

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrision under vevicle

gear selector fault

movement at parking brake lever

movement in front suspension arm bushes

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,053 miles

both front strut tops

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,053 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front strut tops

rear silencer corroded

water hoses at oil cooler split

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,459 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,203 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 61,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,197 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 37,090 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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EP03 RDY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EP03 RDY, 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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EP03 RDY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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