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FJ03 AHE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,962 mi
Last recorded140,962 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 AHE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 140,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 140,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 140,933 miles

Brake cable damaged Parking brake (Handbrake cable) (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (Full length) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (Full length) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 137,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 134,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive welded repairs and heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2020 134,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive welded repairs and heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2019 134,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /cross member fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged wheel arch area (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward cross member fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides front to rear small section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded to excess

n/s/f step housing corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 132,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,858 miles

under body heavily coated with under seal making proper inspection impossible.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 130,016 miles

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

note.parking brake cable corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 130,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,312 miles

Advise under body corrosion beginning especially the front end

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,258 miles

advise n/s/r tyre side wall getting badly scuffed size for reference is 215/70/15

Fail 7 Apr 2014 102,258 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre side wall getting badly scuffed size for reference is 215/70/15

Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,527 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013

Rear Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,808 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,050 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,647 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 30,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,227 miles

nearside front plastic inner arch insecure

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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FJ03 AHE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJ03 AHE, 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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FJ03 AHE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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