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FD03 HLA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

245,552 mi
Last recorded245,552 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HLA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 245,552 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s under front arch corroded

n/s under rear of sill corroded

o/s under front arch corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 245,552 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s under front arch corroded

n/s under rear of sill corroded

o/s under front arch corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 245,552 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 245,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 245,555 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 245,555 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 245,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 237,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 231,422 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 231,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 224,151 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 217,903 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 217,885 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HLA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

FD03 HLA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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