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FJ03 HWA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,341 mi
Last recorded30,341 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 HWA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,341 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 30,341 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,762 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded/ holed

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 29,761 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded/ holed

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 28,993 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 28,993 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,520 miles

handbrake operation.

Fail 20 Apr 2021 28,520 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake operation.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,608 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,365 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 25,363 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,721 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 21,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 18,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,463 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 17,463 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,033 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,434 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,128 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 11,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres outer side walls slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,019 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished on sidewall and tread

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall and tread

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2006 9,019 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished on sidewall and tread

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall and tread

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

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 HWA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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