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MM51 RJY

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,638 mi
Last recorded171,638 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 RJY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 171,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 171,638 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut/no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 171,638 miles

Central exhaust box leaking (requires new box)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

speedo inop as milage is same

Fail 14 Aug 2024 171,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust box leaking (requires new box)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

speedo inop as milage is same

Pass 23 Aug 2023 171,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Numerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r lower reflector missing/but upper is present

Fail 17 Aug 2023 171,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play siezed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Numerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r lower reflector missing/but upper is present

Pass 13 Aug 2022 171,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2021 171,639 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone brackets (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened recommend further investigation before next MOT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 171,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/75 x 16 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone brackets (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened recommend further investigation before next MOT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 171,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 171,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 162,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 162,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 150,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 150,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 143,907 miles

Exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 143,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,904 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 134,904 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in both front road wheels

slight play in offside rear road wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,699 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 115,699 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 89,213 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 89,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 86,217 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 86,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 83,704 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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MM51 RJY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MM51 RJY, 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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MM51 RJY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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