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FD03 BAV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 BAV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 63,801 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT INNER SILL UNDER STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AT INNER SILL UNDER STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,634 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,227 miles

Nearside Front next to jacking point corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2023 59,246 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear brake flexi hose incorrectly routed but not likely to cause a issue

Oil leak, but not excessive sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust Centre section heavily corroded

vehicle underbody heavily corroded, front radiator support bracket heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 53,827 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 53,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 50,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering column boot damaged

Fail 25 May 2021 50,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering column boot damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,326 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,309 miles

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

Offside Coolant leak pump area ()

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

Offside sill rusted but not in seat belt mount area

Fail 21 May 2019 44,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak pump area ()

Offside Front sill rusted but outside of seat mount area

Pass 18 May 2018 42,566 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty on inside (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe rusted off

Pass 10 May 2017 39,406 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 35,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,162 miles

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2014 32,249 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,585 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 29,585 miles

Nearside Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 23,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 23,914 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,511 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,048 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 18,580 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,878 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 17,878 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 17,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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FD03 BAV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FD03 BAV, 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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FD03 BAV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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