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FJ03 HLW

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,600 mi
Last recorded90,600 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 HLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,600 miles

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

both front tyres 2021 dot codes

underside of vehicle requires protective coating

Fail 4 Jun 2025 90,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,453 miles

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 87,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 87,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,806 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,350 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,452 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 76,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 72,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,332 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 68,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 63,533 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 47,181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,510 miles

offside tail lamp 1xbulb out

Fail 20 Aug 2012 41,473 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside tail lamp 1xbulb out

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,426 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,001 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,001 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 31,960 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 28,381 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 28,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,216 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 HLW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLW, 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 FJ03 HLW registered?

FJ03 HLW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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