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FJ03 ALU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

21,205 mi
Last recorded21,205 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 21,205 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 21,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 21,204 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 21,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 21,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 21,204 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 21,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 21,175 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 20,733 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 20,230 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Ns+Os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Ns+Os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion To Exhaust System

Fail 20 May 2019 20,230 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Ns+Os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Ns+Os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion To Exhaust System

Pass 21 May 2018 19,951 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

exhaust corroding

offside front coil spring moved slightly

Fail 19 May 2018 19,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

exhaust corroding

offside front coil spring moved slightly

offside front tyre outer wall severely deteriorated / cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2017 19,718 miles

Offside Front coil springs slightly moved

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2016 19,529 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

nearside front brake disc corroding slightly

offside front coil spring moved slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2015 19,195 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front top marker light not working

offside rear top marker light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2014 18,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,650 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 17,632 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,491 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 16,491 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,106 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 13,106 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,973 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2008 9,938 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,891 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 7,948 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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FJ03 ALU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ALU, 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 ALU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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