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FD52 LJE

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 LJE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,446 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 102,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,714 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,214 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 95,214 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,461 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 93,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 91,425 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure sill (9.2.9)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,639 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 89,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 89,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,057 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 87,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,306 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf headlamp top mtg broken

osf tyre wearing inner edge possible tracking fault

Fail 15 Jun 2013 84,277 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nsf headlamp top mtg broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre wearing inner edge possible tracking fault

Pass 23 Jun 2012 81,388 miles

all brake pipes plastic covering blistering possible corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2012 81,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes plastic covering blistering possible corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,754 miles

oil level on min

Fail 18 Jun 2011 76,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

oil level on min

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,975 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 71,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,561 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nails in both front tyres

osf wiper box worn

Fail 20 Jun 2009 66,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nails in both front tyres

osf wiper box worn

Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,354 miles

os wiper wheel box worn

Fail 21 Jun 2008 60,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

os wiper wheel box worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,711 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 54,711 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

n/side front tyre wearing on edges

parking light switch worn , recommend repair or replacement

Pass 24 Jun 2006 46,859 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 LJE is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 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 FD52 LJE, 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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FD52 LJE is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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