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FB03 DFD

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,839 mi
Last recorded58,839 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 DFD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 58,839 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 48,588 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch strengthening points both NS & OS becoming moderate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber housing becoming moderate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber housing becoming moderate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 48,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch strengthening points both NS & OS becoming moderate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber housing becoming moderate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber housing becoming moderate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 38,155 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 38,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 37,201 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 37,195 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,772 miles

Nearside Front ball joint cover split

wires to trailor plug exposed

Fail 3 Aug 2016 24,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing against pad wear indicator wire (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front ball joint cover split

wires to trailor plug exposed

Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,529 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 17,459 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,226 miles

front tyres gettinng lower

front wheelbox showing slight corrosion

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,967 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,031 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,366 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,931 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,828 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 6,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FB03 DFD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FB03 DFD, 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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What year was FB03 DFD registered?

FB03 DFD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FB03 DFD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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