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FJ03 TUV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,383 mi
Last recorded64,383 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 64,383 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cable anchorage points on chassis (1.1.21 (e) (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 Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front,chassis and inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 58,006 miles

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2024 53,370 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front radiator support corroded and holed

Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,489 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front body crossmember/radiator support panel corroded and holed

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside,slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 51,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front body crossmember/radiator support panel corroded and holed

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside,slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,580 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 36,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,465 miles

Offside Front wheel as srapeing noise when turning

exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2018 29,465 miles

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

Offside Front wheel as srapeing noise when turning

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,334 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 26,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,534 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 22,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 17,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 15,391 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,585 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear tyres all perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,116 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 8,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,700 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 TUV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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