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MBZ 5260

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,884 mi
Last recorded56,884 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 5260
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 56,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 56,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,646 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 52,869 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 52,847 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill and jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion on and around front and rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2021 51,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,789 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside front outer sill and offsider front inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,867 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded at rack

Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,745 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front suspension strut top noisy

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,729 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 19 Feb 2016 40,729 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,933 miles

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 32,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,965 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 26,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,001 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 18,193 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,362 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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MBZ 5260 is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MBZ 5260, 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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What year was MBZ 5260 registered?

MBZ 5260 is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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