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FH52 HZL

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,203 mi
Last recorded108,203 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HZL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,203 miles

nearside under sill excessively corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2014 107,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside under sill excessively corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,848 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,846 miles

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

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

drivers door window not working

Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,354 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 84,354 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,572 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 83,571 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,746 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 78,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 75,089 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brakes require adjustment

Fail 22 May 2008 75,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,775 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,177 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 HZL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

FH52 HZL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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