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FH04 CDF

2004 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

167,512 mi
Last recorded167,512 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 CDF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 167,512 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 167,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue smoke (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch several points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lense broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch several points (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both drop sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint insecure (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system fouling on o/s ball joint (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jun 2016 167,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Pass 20 May 2015 16,367 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 163,456 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 129,392 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 129,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,229 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 120,229 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 103,529 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 103,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,853 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 86,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,942 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS WORN

Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,942 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,265 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 65,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,899 miles

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

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

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 CDF is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CDF, 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 CDF is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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