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ET04 VJC

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,476 mi
Last recorded67,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VJC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 64,739 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,394 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,133 miles

The front chassis has been under sealed.

Fail 23 Jan 2023 58,133 miles

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

The front chassis has been under sealed.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,352 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 57,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch area adjacent to brake hose mounting bracket. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 56,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch area adjacent to brake hose mounting bracket. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule vehicle body side. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule vehicle body side. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,180 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 53,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front underside of vehicle surface rust

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,447 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 42,444 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,261 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 36,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,766 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 35,766 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyre have minor cracks in the tread area and both tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 32,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 32,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,245 miles

front pads and discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,131 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,031 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 VJC is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

ET04 VJC is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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