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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Underneath covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ABS bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Underneath covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper motor insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play n/s/f inner track arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective aim still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Both rear tyres wearing low
High level stop lamp partly lit
Nearside Front Play in inner track arm
Front Radiator crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Radiator crossmember corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill opened up (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Body component likely to become detached Outer trim panel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill opened up (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front suspension strut inserts corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front suspension strut inserts corroded
Offside Front Jacking point corroded
nearside front shocker dust cover insecure
nearside sill heavily corroded
offside front shocker dust cover insecure
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure aim to mcheck (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front shocker dust cover insecure
nearside sill heavily corroded
offside front shocker dust cover insecure
exhaust silencer outer skin rotten but not blowing
Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust silencer outer skin rotten but not blowing
n/s/r tyre wall cracking
Offside front chassis correded but not in any prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
surface perishing to nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
surface perishing to nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres cracked and getting low
both rear tyres sidewalls perished
centre stop light dim
o/s/f wheel bearing noisey on limit needs attention
o/s/r and n/s/r brake binds on limit
some corrosion to inner chassis rails
both front tyres cracked and getting low
both rear tyres sidewalls perished
centre stop light dim
o/s/f wheel bearing noisey on limit needs attention
o/s/r and n/s/r brake binds on limit
some corrosion to inner chassis rails
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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EX51 MEL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 EX51 MEL, 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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EX51 MEL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 April 2004.
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