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FH51 ODS

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,901 mi
Last recorded89,901 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ODS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,901 miles

2x n/s front aftermarket lower lights inoperative

Airbag light does not illuminate

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Centre Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc's rusty

Front crossmember excesivley corroded

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

Handbrake cables rusty

N/S and O/S inner sills and floor pan very corroded

N/S front brake binding slightly

N/S front tyre excesivly perished/cracked on sidewalls

N/S rear tyre excesivly perished/cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S front tyre excesivley cracked/perished on sidewalls

O/S rear tyre excesivley cracked/perished on sidewalls

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack universal joint

Spare wheel and carrier loose

Steam coming through heater vents when heater fan blowing

Very slight dampness around power steering hose union

Fail 24 Dec 2014 89,901 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

2x n/s front aftermarket lower lights inoperative

Airbag light does not illuminate

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

Centre Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc's rusty

Front crossmember excesivley corroded

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

Handbrake cables rusty

N/S and O/S inner sills and floor pan very corroded

N/S front brake binding slightly

N/S front tyre excesivly perished/cracked on sidewalls

N/S rear tyre excesivly perished/cracked on sidewalls

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S front tyre excesivley cracked/perished on sidewalls

O/S rear tyre excesivley cracked/perished on sidewalls

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in steering rack universal joint

Spare wheel and carrier loose

Steam coming through heater vents when heater fan blowing

Very slight dampness around power steering hose union

Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake pads low

front cross member rot

many areas under vehicle corroded

n/s/f inner arch corroded on limit

no air bag light on dash

no coolant

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,963 miles

battery clamps loose and battery insecure

front indicators faded

lower front cross member well corroded

n/s/f bonnet bracket broken needs attention

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/f inner arch corroded on limit

o/s/f mirror glass damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 83,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

both front inner archs corroded out of area

both inner and outer sill coroded out of areas

front indicators faded

lower front cross member corroded

n/s/f bonnet bracket broken needs attention

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/f mirror glass damaged on limit

o/s/f sill rot out of area

Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,923 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 81,923 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Heavy underside corrosion in testable areas

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Not Tested Due To Seized Brake.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,375 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,651 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,362 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 68,235 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FH51 ODS is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 FH51 ODS, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH51 ODS is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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