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J17 LBS

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

62,767 mi
Last recorded62,767 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 LBS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 62,589 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 62,589 miles

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

Front Cross member corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,982 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis crossmember corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Radiator support/crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 61,980 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Reaches stop (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with indicator operation (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Radiator support/crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 60,658 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 60,654 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 59,306 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 59,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30cm top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30cm top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

radiator support panel slightly corroded

spare wheel carrier slightly corrodded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,287 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 59,287 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 58,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake comp. valve (3.3.A.2)

offside and nearside front and rear chassis has surface corrosion

offside headlight bracket broken but headlight not insecure

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 58,058 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake comp. valve (3.3.A.2)

offside and nearside front and rear chassis has surface corrosion

offside headlight bracket broken but headlight not insecure

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,379 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 48,376 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,262 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,624 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 13,844 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 5,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 4,563 miles

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 2,788 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 2,788 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,398 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 23,398 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,669 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 20,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 12,942 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

some bulbs in centre stop lamp not working

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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J17 LBS is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 J17 LBS, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J17 LBS is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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