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FD03 BWU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,696 mi
Last recorded35,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 35,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 32,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,746 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 31,744 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,544 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 30,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,329 miles

park brake only just met limit

Pass 18 Oct 2017 27,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 25,799 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 25,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,592 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 23,555 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,351 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe is badly corroded

n/s & o/s marker lights do not work

Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 1,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 415 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 87 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 87 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 BWU 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 84.6%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU registered?

FD03 BWU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is FD03 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 BWU shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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