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EU03 DSZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 DSZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,396 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front All 4 brake discs rusty Front brakes slightly binding due to rusty discs

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Front Wiper blades splitting at ends Advise to change

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill panel has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 107,396 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front All 4 brake discs rusty Front brakes slightly binding due to rusty discs

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Front Wiper blades splitting at ends Advise to change

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill panel has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,362 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 105,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 May 2011 126,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 105,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 104,968 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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EU03 DSZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU03 DSZ, 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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EU03 DSZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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