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FH04 BTX

2004 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,602 mi
Last recorded220,602 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 BTX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 220,602 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 220,602 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 216,460 miles

osf strut top mount noisey

Fail 4 Jun 2010 216,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 204,010 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 204,010 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 158,706 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 112,183 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 BTX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BTX, 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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What year was FH04 BTX registered?

FH04 BTX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is FH04 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 BTX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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