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FD52 HFO

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,220 mi
Last recorded35,220 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 HFO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 35,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 35,211 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 34,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 33,473 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flexi brake hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,562 miles

Front brakes has a slight imbalance.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area has a small amount of corrosion near brake hoses but still structurally solid.

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slightly deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake flexi mounting point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,863 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 29,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,088 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 25,077 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 22,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,809 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/spliting

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,496 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 21,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,001 miles

n/s/r outline lamp not working

o/sr outline lamp white light to rear

Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,947 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 79,413 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,356 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 15,385 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,058 miles

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

centre high level brake light starting to fade in colour

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2009 14,057 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre high level brake light starting to fade in colour

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,692 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,754 miles

Nearside rear marker light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2005 7,087 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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FD52 HFO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD52 HFO, 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 FD52 HFO registered?

FD52 HFO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is FD52 HFO safe to buy?

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