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R15 DJD

2003 Fiat Ducato

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests55 (40 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,318 mi
Last recorded66,318 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 DJD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

40 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 66,318 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 66,310 miles

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 105,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 105,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis weakend by corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,015 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,382 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 66,204 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective cracked and perished ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 88,054 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 59,780 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,805 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 56,804 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,714 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 52,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,888 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 66,888 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 51,333 miles

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

off side front inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 16 May 2018 51,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Braking system leaking front to rear metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

off side front inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,794 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 59,789 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,820 miles

Front discs badly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tail pipe not clearing body causing heat

horn poor

inner front arches corroded

off side inner under sill corroded

surface corrosion too underside

Fail 30 Jun 2016 50,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front of 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs badly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tail pipe not clearing body causing heat

horn poor

inner front arches corroded

off side inner under sill corroded

surface corrosion too underside

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 50,477 miles

Centre stop not working

Ends of front chassis legs have some corrosion

Front cros smember/rad surport panel corroded

Front discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Off side front inner lower door step hac some corrosion

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion too underside

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,477 miles

Centre stop not working

Ends of front chassis legs have some corrosion

Front cros smember/rad surport panel corroded

Front discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Off side front inner lower door step hac some corrosion

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion too underside

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wipers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,220 miles

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

brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorateing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,437 miles

Corrosion too underside around front end of chassis and some inner arch

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Some brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2014 48,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion too underside around front end of chassis and some inner arch

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Some brake pipes have slight corrosion

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,664 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,783 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 48,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,738 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside front marker light under powered

Fail 27 Jul 2010 40,738 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside front marker light under powered

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,890 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

battery terminal loose

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,774 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,336 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 37,215 miles

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

front crossmember excessively corroded

lower case letter i used on number plates

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,298 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 32,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,922 miles

Oil leak

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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R15 DJD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 55 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R15 DJD, 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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R15 DJD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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