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FB03 FGU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

56,210 mi
Last recorded56,210 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 56,210 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step o/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))

alternator belt cracked

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner step corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 51,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner step corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 51,882 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system excessively rough and stiff (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,054 miles

centre exhaust corroding

front subframe / rear lift springs surface corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2020 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroding

front subframe / rear lift springs surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,869 miles

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

exhaust system rusty /centre silencer outter skin corroded

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipe slighty corroded

underside of vehicle has initial surface corrosion forming

Fail 13 Feb 2019 48,869 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty /centre silencer outter skin corroded

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipe slighty corroded

underside of vehicle has initial surface corrosion forming

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front wishbone suspension mounts corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

front subframe has heavy surface corrosion

oil leak from badly corroded engine sump

oil leak from corroded oil filter

steering rack mounts corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,195 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brace plate corroded rear step area

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,873 miles

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 37,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Nearside centre side marker light not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,977 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,621 miles

battery insecure

n/s/r lens cracked

rear bumper insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2013 29,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

n/s/r lens cracked

rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,792 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,016 miles

exhaust slight rust in silencer box

power steering pipe rusty [go,s to rack]

various body panels loose due to damage

Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

exhaust slight rust in silencer box

power steering pipe rusty [go,s to rack]

various body panels loose due to damage

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 25,724 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,199 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r top marker lamp missing

o/s body damaged

o/s/r body damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2009 23,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r top marker lamp missing

o/s body damaged

o/s/r body damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,563 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,223 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,092 miles

bumper insecure

rear bumper damaged and rear lights cracked and taped repaired

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 FGU 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 63%.

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 FB03 FGU, 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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FB03 FGU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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