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FA52 USG

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,615 mi
Last recorded89,615 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 USG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 89,615 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 89,611 miles

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working ALL not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch to bulkhead behind strut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch/bulkhead behind strut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 86,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 86,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,321 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 84,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lense dulled (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe mounting bracket detached due to corrossion (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight lens dulled (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 82,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 82,093 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 82,093 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,950 miles

Rear silencer is deteriated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,411 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 81,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,923 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,923 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,128 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,418 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,365 miles

advise powerstering leak from stering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,893 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 44,715 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,751 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,751 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,126 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,326 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,807 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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FA52 USG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA52 USG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA52 USG registered?

FA52 USG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is FA52 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 USG shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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