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FD04 YJL

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

42,713 mi
Last recorded42,713 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 42,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 42,713 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 41,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 40,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end/back of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end/back of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under B pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,569 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 37,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread and worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 32,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,799 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 29,395 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,583 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 21,296 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,714 miles

slight bind osr brake

Fail 27 Mar 2017 18,714 miles

slight bind osr brake

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,228 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside wiper starting to split

Fail 1 Apr 2016 18,217 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside wiper starting to split

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,053 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,251 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 17,246 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,387 miles

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

n/s/f wear indicator broken/adrift

Fail 20 Aug 2010 13,387 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s/f wear indicator broken/adrift

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,025 miles

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

pad sensor wire adrift

Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,383 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 10,014 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 YJL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YJL, 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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What year was FD04 YJL registered?

FD04 YJL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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