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FD03 FVH

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

167,852 mi
Last recorded167,852 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 167,852 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 167,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 167,858 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 167,852 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 167,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 167,852 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 167,852 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Mar 2012 167,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 167,852 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 167,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 167,852 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 167,852 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 167,854 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pad wear indicator not connected

Fail 11 Mar 2009 167,852 miles

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

BATTERY TERMINAL LOOSE

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE NOT CONNECTED

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 167,846 miles

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

BATTERY TERMINAL LOOSE

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE NOT CONNECTED

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 167,839 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 167,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 161,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 133,546 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 FVH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

FD03 FVH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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