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FJ03 AKP

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

65,177 mi
Last recorded65,177 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 AKP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 65,178 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 63,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 63,181 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 61,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 56,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,229 miles

Front brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop worn/deteriorated and dust cover insecure

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 52,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front brake discs showing surface corrosion to faces

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop worn/deteriorated and dust cover insecure

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,572 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop worn/deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,812 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 49,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,937 miles

radiator rubber mounts worn and cracks/splitting

Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

radiator rubber mounts worn and cracks/splitting

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,798 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 42,797 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F Marker light not working.

O/S Centre and rear marker lights not working.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,334 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 41,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F,O/S/R,N/S/C,N/S/R Marker lights not working.

Pass 10 May 2011 37,870 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 37,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 34,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,070 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 23,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,330 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 18,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AKP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FJ03 AKP, 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 AKP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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