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FD52 HGN

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,385 mi
Last recorded70,385 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower door step inner sill corroded not within 30 cm of mounting point

Fail 6 Nov 2025 70,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever inoperative mounting bolt to seat bace loose (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower door step inner sill corroded not within 30 cm of mounting point

Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,829 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,366 miles

Corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2019 62,723 miles

Central Exhaust casing deteriorated

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,725 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,519 miles

Drivers seat base unit modified and not as original type

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2017 60,519 miles

Drivers seat base unit modified and not as original type

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,681 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,283 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,119 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,849 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 47,805 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 39,386 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 32,619 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 28,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,395 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 14,642 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 HGN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

FD52 HGN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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