CarVerify

Free Car Check

FB04 YZG

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

138,624 mi
Last recorded138,624 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 YZG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 138,624 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))

o/s front under step corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 138,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,162 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 137,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 130,151 miles

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))

radiator support rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,591 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,792 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,497 miles

Central Front Lower Radiator support beam corroded to an extent that it has affected the intergretiy of its structure

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine coolant low

Nearside Front Lower Passanger lower step corroded slightly

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 111,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Central Front Lower Radiator support beam corroded to an extent that it has affected the intergretiy of its structure

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine coolant low

Nearside Front Lower Passanger lower step corroded slightly

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,507 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

high level stop light not working

Fail 29 Aug 2017 104,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

high level stop light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,424 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

engine oil leak around oil filter area

exhaust downpipe blowing has had previous repair

noise noted from rear brakes during brake test

Fail 3 Oct 2016 99,424 miles

Horn not working horn inop (1.6.2a)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

engine oil leak around oil filter area

exhaust downpipe blowing has had previous repair

noise noted from rear brakes during brake test

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,093 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed at silencor joint (7.1.2)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

parking brake only just passed brake test may require adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s centre amber side marker light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,402 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s centre amber side marker light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s centre side markerlight not working

Fail 19 Sep 2013 78,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s centre side markerlight not working

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,256 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 72,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake warning light on dash?

Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,078 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 52,078 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,308 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 25,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FB04 YZG is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FB04 YZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB04 YZG?

You can check the full history of FB04 YZG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FB04 YZG registered?

FB04 YZG is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is FB04 YZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB04 YZG shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB04 YZG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FB04 YZG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.