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FD03 BTE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

56,008 mi
Last recorded56,008 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 56,008 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 56,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 55,428 miles

AGE RELATED CORRISION

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

WELDING COVERED IN UNDERSEAL COULD NOT CHECK PROPERLT

Fail 19 Feb 2025 55,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch, close to strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch, close to strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All front half of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Unable to fully check due to washers not working (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,035 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 49,007 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 46,020 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,911 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 44,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,830 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,434 miles

o/s/f brake slighty binding

Fail 29 Apr 2015 34,434 miles

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

o/s/f brake slighty binding

Pass 28 May 2014 32,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 31,829 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 28,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,109 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 17,061 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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FD03 BTE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc 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 FD03 BTE, 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 FD03 BTE registered?

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

Is FD03 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 BTE 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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