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FD51 MFO

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,980 mi
Last recorded68,980 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 MFO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 68,980 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 65,159 miles

Nearside Front chassis undersealed making corrosion assesment difficult

Offside Front chassis undersealed making corrosion assesment difficult

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

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly

radiator support member corroded and holed

Fail 1 Feb 2025 65,159 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 hangers replaced (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front chassis undersealed making corrosion assesment difficult

Offside Front chassis undersealed making corrosion assesment difficult

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

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly

radiator support member corroded and holed

Fail 28 Jan 2025 65,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chassis undersealed making corrosion assesment difficult

Offside Front chassis undersealed making corrosion assesment difficult

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

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly

radiator support member corroded and holed

Pass 19 Feb 2024 64,925 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,853 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST SILENCER OUTERSKIN CORRODED

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER SEALED BLACK

Pass 3 Feb 2021 54,606 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,660 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 50,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 44,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 37,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

surface corrosion round suspension components front and rear

Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,635 miles

Central Brake pipes have grease on them but look slightly corroded

General under body corrosion in and around suspension components

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

Offside Front Corrosion upper arch near suspension components

Small amount of play on front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,616 miles

Exhaust slightly rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both lines on bends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front upper arch area slightly rusted but not holed

Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,289 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,826 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 33,883 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 33,883 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2012 30,731 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2011 27,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,551 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 27 May 2010 25,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,421 miles

all 4 tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 1 May 2009 23,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front tyres starting to perish

part of the centre brake light not working

rear tyres very badly perished

Fail 1 May 2009 23,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

front tyres starting to perish

part of the centre brake light not working

rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2008 20,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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FD51 MFO is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 FD51 MFO, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD51 MFO is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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