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FH04 ELX

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,272 mi
Last recorded88,272 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 88,272 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive RADIATOR LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 88,262 miles

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

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive RADIATOR LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,620 miles

General condition of vehicle underbody and chassis in poor condition also steering and hub components corroded and power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/F door step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 87,620 miles

General condition of vehicle underbody and chassis in poor condition also steering and hub components corroded and power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/F door step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,971 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 86,971 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,626 miles

Exhaust system and brackets corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear wheels binding slightly

Underside corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 86,626 miles

Exhaust system and brackets corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear wheels binding slightly

Underside corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2022 85,890 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly

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

exhaust system and brackets corroded

power steering pipes corroded

underside corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 85,890 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working top side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear wheels binding slightly

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

exhaust system and brackets corroded

power steering pipes corroded

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,721 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,631 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,631 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth wire (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,853 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2015 64,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,105 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 56,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,154 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,037 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 24,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,126 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 15,126 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 6,080 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 ELX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

FH04 ELX is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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