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FA04 GWD

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

43,735 mi
Last recorded43,735 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 GWD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 43,735 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 43,729 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear edge of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery tray corroded

Both rear tyres dated 2013

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four front flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Trailer board lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,189 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner loose

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery tray corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,225 miles

Both rear tyres fitted to the rear axle are over ten years old

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded at rear edge not within prescribed area

Nearside front arch liner loose

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded at rear edge not within prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 42,225 miles

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

Both rear tyres fitted to the rear axle are over ten years old

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded at rear edge not within prescribed area

Nearside front arch liner loose

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded at rear edge not within prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 42,212 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four front ferrule shrouds split and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner arch corroded at rear lower jacking point not within prescribed area

Offside front inner arch corroded at rear lower jacking point not within prescribed area

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front chassis leg heavily corroded at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres fitted to the rear axle are over ten years old (2003)

Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,191 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front hose ferrule covers perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake pipe mounting inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Rear of wheel arch area corroded not within prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyres fitted to the rear axle are over ten years old (2003)

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,023 miles

Both fitted to the rear axle are over ten years old

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake upper and lower hose ferrule shroud split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front arch liner loose at front edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake upper hose ferrule shroud split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,591 miles

nearside and offside front rear of wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 14 Aug 2020 41,591 miles

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

nearside and offside front rear of wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,849 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,490 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 38,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users retractable step adrift (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,971 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Drivers door mirror slightly insecure

Front wipers smearing slightly

Passenger front seat secure at time of test. Seat runners secured with screwdriver

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,145 miles

Both swivel seats mechanisms worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror loose but not insecure

service overdue, wipers stiff advise inspection and greasing

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

driver wiper blade to big

offside mirror loose but not insecure

passenger swivel seat mechanism worn

service overdue, oil level near minimum

speedo intermitant fault

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,164 miles

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,201 miles

3rd top stop light not all working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust end rusty held with temp fixings

front drivers seat loose

washer jets blocked

Fail 2 Jul 2012 29,201 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

3rd top stop light not all working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust end rusty held with temp fixings

front drivers seat loose

washer jets blocked

Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,163 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty and close to body at end

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

drivers mirror dameged

Fail 2 Jul 2010 25,585 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

drivers mirror dameged

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,568 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 19,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,317 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 14,317 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FA04 GWD is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FA04 GWD, 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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FA04 GWD is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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