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FJ03 HTE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,100 mi
Last recorded107,100 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 HTE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 107,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 106,019 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 106,019 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front chassis legs corroded but not in prescribed area

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,330 miles

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

offside front chassis leg well corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 105,330 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front chassis leg well corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,365 miles

Corrosion on chassis ( all over )

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes corroded on front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 104,365 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion on chassis ( all over )

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes corroded on front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,763 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,226 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned Front obscured by awning (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,213 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,089 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 83,060 miles

Power steering component leaking NEARSIDE RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,933 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 73,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect moisture in h/lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 65,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 62,166 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 62,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to exhaust box

perishing to n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,823 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

N/s steering rack gaitor damp.

N/s/r tyre slightly age cracked.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s steering rack gaitor damp.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 3 May 2012 54,130 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear upper marker light inop

silencer rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,833 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,130 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 46,592 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,798 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 HTE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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