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FH04 AHA

2004 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,113 mi
Last recorded201,113 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 AHA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 201,113 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 198,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of body and components have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2018 198,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Cable come out of chassis bracket, bracket also needs repair (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of body and components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 196,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2017 196,126 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 193,519 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Side seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 193,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Side seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 190,890 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 190,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 187,128 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 185,902 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 175,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust corrosion

rear foot brake efficiency low

sealant applied,unable to prerly assess some items/areas,refer also prior fail/advie 377825753139

Fail 4 Jun 2013 175,693 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust corrosion

rear foot brake efficiency low

Pass 12 Jun 2012 158,819 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust corroded

floor/sills/chassis/seams widespread corrosion

front shocks+o/s inner c/v gaiter seepage

front/rear tyres different sizes

n/s h/lamp poor pattern/condensation

n/s handbrake poor,cable sticking,o/s/f brake bind/cooked

n/s/f track rod replacement dust cover fitted

o/s/f hub/rack play/wear

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 30 May 2012 158,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust corroded

floor/sills/chassis/seams widespread corrosion

front shocks+o/s inner c/v gaiter seepage

front/rear tyres different sizes

o/s/f hub/rack play/wear

o/s/f roadwheel fouling caliper spring,o/s/f brake bind/pads worn,n/s/r handbrake poor effort/cable appears seized

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray

o/s/r indicator faded

refer also prior fail/advise 419121851116

Pass 31 May 2011 137,672 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 137,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

brake pad warning light on,pipes starting corrosion,discs cooked,front pads worn,load valve poor operation.

corrosion to-floor/sill seams/front chassis

front shocks leaking

handbrake feels over-adjusted

o/s inner c/v gaiter leaking

o/s/r tyre wear

o/s/r+n/s/f indicators faded

Pass 18 May 2010 120,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 104,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 92,055 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 68,325 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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FH04 AHA is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 FH04 AHA, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH04 AHA is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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