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FD03 VHW

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,478 mi
Last recorded64,478 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 64,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

items removed from instrument panel

vehicle showing signs of corrosion appearing near rear chasssis rails and near front wheel arches /brake pipe mountings

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,478 miles

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

items removed from instrument panel

vehicle showing signs of corrosion appearing near rear chasssis rails and near front wheel arches /brake pipe mountings

Pass 2 May 2013 60,816 miles

both mirror lower segments damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

both mirror lower segments damaged

nearside rear chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

both mirrors lower segments damaged

vehicle shows general signs of corrosion starting to appear

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,802 miles

Both front wide angle mirrors cracked

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight fuel leak on engine

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,163 miles

Both front wide angle mirrors cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust braket corroded but still supporting exhaust

Handbrake warning light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,454 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearsude rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,689 miles

Battery insecure

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,385 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,094 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 VHW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VHW, 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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FD03 VHW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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