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EU04 BYX

2004 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,131 mi
Last recorded195,131 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 BYX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 195,131 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2026 195,130 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 195,119 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions not tested due to smoke

front crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 193,039 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 192,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 187,497 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 186,936 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 186,936 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 185,938 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 185,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 181,950 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 181,950 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper [hose to caliper ] (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 178,086 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 166,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 156,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 148,310 miles

Front tyre treads getting low

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Jun 2015 136,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 136,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 131,352 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 131,319 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 124,959 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,200 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 112,164 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 100,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 86,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 73,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 51,736 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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EU04 BYX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU04 BYX, 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 EU04 BYX registered?

EU04 BYX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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