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FH03 FZY

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,960 mi
Last recorded131,960 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 FZY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 131,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

adjust handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,150 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 125,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 121,198 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 121,198 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury to rear inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury to rear inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,125 miles

INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 118,079 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,370 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing throughout

Underside chassis and components corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2017 114,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing throughout

Underside chassis and components corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,928 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,380 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres scuffed and cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2015 107,378 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres scuffed and cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Rear/centre handbrake cables frayed/rotton

Fail 2 Jul 2014 103,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Rear/centre handbrake cables frayed/rotton

Fail 4 Jul 2013 98,943 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,943 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,608 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 85,608 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,718 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,731 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,258 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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FH03 FZY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

FH03 FZY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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