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FD03 BTX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

44,423 mi
Last recorded44,423 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 44,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 42,778 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,083 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 42,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 41,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 41,400 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,676 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 40,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/75-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Park brake grabbing slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,704 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 39,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,471 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slow to react / lazy

Park brake grabbing slightly *BORDERLINE*

Fail 16 Apr 2019 38,740 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake slow to react / lazy

Park brake grabbing slightly *BORDERLINE*

Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,667 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 36,276 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,276 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,728 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 34,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber boot kit worn

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust pipe,brackets,silencer corroded

o/s + n/s r axle bump stop worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,092 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 32,092 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,712 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,378 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,567 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,415 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,970 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 21,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,170 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 17,170 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,948 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 BTX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BTX, 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 BTX registered?

FD03 BTX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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