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FD03 BVW

2003 Auto-trail Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,224 mi
Last recorded58,224 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato34,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 BVW
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 58,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F Chassis Excessively Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 58,224 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F Chassis Excessively Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 57,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front Head Light Lens Clouded / Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 57,116 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front Head Light Lens Clouded / Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 56,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

power steering pipes corroded

some side marker lamps inop

Pass 13 Jun 2022 54,914 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 54,895 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 53,995 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake could do with adjustment for further work

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,809 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 52,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,335 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,055 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc's corroded on inner edge.

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 34,563 miles

Front discs pitted inside faces

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,563 miles

Front discs pitted inside faces

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,616 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,115 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 13,420 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Ducato?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,886
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 31
brake binding 29
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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FD03 BVW is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 34,563 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 Auto-trail Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 BVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Auto-trail Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD03 BVW registered?

FD03 BVW is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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