CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ03 HLD

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,206 miles

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes corroded

some parts of structure corroded

some suspension items corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leaks

some metal brake pipes corroded

some parts of structure corroded

some suspension items corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 70,225 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2025 70,211 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,768 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 65,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,498 miles

Underneath vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,051 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 63,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general underbody corossion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,054 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 62,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 60,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 60,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,248 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake squeal when wheels turned

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,208 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury where panels broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front noise from brake when wheel spun

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,839 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Fail 28 Jun 2017 57,839 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure blue wire under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure wire running along spring (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,481 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 30 Jun 2015 35,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 31,516 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,570 miles

all four tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 29 May 2013 27,570 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,028 miles

slight cracking all tyre sidewalls

Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,278 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,312 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,312 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,658 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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ03 HLD 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 HLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ03 HLD?

You can check the full history of FJ03 HLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ03 HLD registered?

FJ03 HLD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is FJ03 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 HLD shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ03 HLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ03 HLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.