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ET04 LJL

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

47,900 mi
Last recorded47,900 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 LJL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 47,900 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 45,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 42,444 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Carrier badly corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded to holes

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 42,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch by front sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Carrier badly corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded to holes

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 42,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

general rusting to suspension

general rusting to under body and integral structure

heavy underseal to underbody

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,861 miles

Offside Front inner wing heavily corroded

vehicle chassis showing signs of extensive corrosion throughout

Fail 6 Sep 2022 41,860 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wing heavily corroded

vehicle chassis showing signs of extensive corrosion throughout

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,316 miles

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 41,311 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 39,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,091 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 37,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,461 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Front Chassis members around subrame corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc pitted

Nearside Front Brake stone guard missing

Nearside Front Lower Inner wing corroded heavily

Nearside Rear Chassis adjacent to suspension mounts corroded

Offside Front Lower Inner wing corroded heavily

Offside Rear Chassis adjacent to suspension mounts corroded

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 32,461 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Front Chassis members around subrame corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc pitted

Nearside Front Brake stone guard missing

Nearside Front Lower Inner wing corroded heavily

Nearside Rear Chassis adjacent to suspension mounts corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Inner wing corroded heavily

Offside Rear Chassis adjacent to suspension mounts corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,802 miles

Advises engine oil leak

Both rear tyre side wall slightly perishing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 29,694 miles

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

Centre Front Engine oil leak

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High viz brake lamp (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Slight perishing of tyre sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre sidewalls showing signs of perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,218 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 27,218 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,884 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 21,015 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,912 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 10,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 4,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,162 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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ET04 LJL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ET04 LJL, 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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What year was ET04 LJL registered?

ET04 LJL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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