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FH03 AVM

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,627 mi
Last recorded74,627 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 AVM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 74,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f o/s/f outer sill surface corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,812 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drain hole seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,732 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 68,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 67,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 64,580 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,444 miles

front crossmember is coroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember is coroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,937 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 51,936 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 50,724 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light inop

Nearside Rear side marker inoperative

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,997 miles

Oil leak

both front coil springs have corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 43,831 miles

EXHAUST BOX PEELING

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2014 43,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EXHAUST BOX PEELING

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,588 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,763 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,591 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 38,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres wall cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2009 36,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,183 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,049 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 19,049 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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FH03 AVM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 FH03 AVM, 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 FH03 AVM registered?

FH03 AVM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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