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FG52 LJA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,375 mi
Last recorded38,375 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 LJA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,375 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded transfer on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 37,121 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 37,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 35,696 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f chassis and o/s/f strut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all 4 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,887 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 32,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 30,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,326 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 29,326 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,443 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 26,435 miles

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

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steel pipes feed & return from steering rack (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 16,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (dot wk 20 2002) (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age (dot wk20 2002)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,601 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on the outside edge

o/s/r tyre perished on the outside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,050 miles

o/s door mirror cracked does not affect rear view

osf/osr tyres split on sidewalls

Pass 10 Feb 2010 12,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,282 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 11,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 10,805 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,978 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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FG52 LJA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG52 LJA, 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 FG52 LJA registered?

FG52 LJA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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