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FH52 GZL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

67,116 mi
Last recorded67,116 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 GZL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,116 miles

Vehicle protected in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch holed outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step near belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step within suspension mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step near belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch holed outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,819 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,895 miles

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2021 60,870 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind and above front wheel in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind and above front wheel in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,629 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 59,629 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened body mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 54,350 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury mounting area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened body mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,315 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,494 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 48,494 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 46,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,346 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 37,744 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,894 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,904 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 19,851 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 19,851 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 15,000 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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FH52 GZL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 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 FH52 GZL, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH52 GZL registered?

FH52 GZL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FH52 GZL shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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