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FD04 YDS

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,566 mi
Last recorded89,566 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 YDS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 89,566 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 89,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 88,325 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 88,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,019 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 87,017 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,119 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 85,110 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Both broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose not secure

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,797 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 80,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 79,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,410 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,993 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 73,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,719 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,719 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,267 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,263 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,036 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 620,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/S Sill cover insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,006 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,093 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 50,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 38,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,511 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,507 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 20,126 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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FD04 YDS is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 FD04 YDS, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD04 YDS is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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