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FB03 JZT

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

58,033 mi
Last recorded58,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 58,028 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake cable and mounting (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hand brake cable mounting (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,800 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower covered in underseal

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 56,435 miles

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

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower covered in underseal

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at clips on o\s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front underside corroded covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2023 53,391 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at clips on o\s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front underside corroded covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/75r16c 116/114q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting mount corroded

welded repairs cannot be fully inspected due to a heavy coating of underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2021 47,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/75r16c 116/114q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting mount corroded

welded repairs cannot be fully inspected due to a heavy coating of underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,450 miles

welded repairs cannot be fully inspected due to a heavy coating of underseal

Fail 21 Aug 2020 46,427 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch at front at the top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

welded repairs cannot be fully inspected due to a heavy coating of underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 45,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 44,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 43,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point X2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 41,333 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,329 miles

Corrosion in nearside door sill floor area

Fail 13 Oct 2015 38,327 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion in nearside door sill floor area

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

sump rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,224 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 21,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,321 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 18,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 17,626 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 17,626 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,581 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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FB03 JZT is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 JZT, 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 JZT is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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