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ST52 HJZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,761 mi
Last recorded68,761 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 HJZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 68,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On chassis, wheel arch and jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Front leaf mounting. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis has hole x3. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre chassis has hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On chassis, wheel arch and jack point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On subframe mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Front leaf mounting. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis has hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre chassis has hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both ends of hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both ends of hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not checked.

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside storage compartment strap corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,439 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,582 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 63,540 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Corroded around rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering wheel boss has minor play/movement

Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel boss has slight movement/play

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 63,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel boss has slight movement/play

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,813 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes going to and on steering rack, covered with grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of chassis legs under sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 59,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch within 30cm from chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes going to and on steering rack, covered with grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of chassis legs under sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top mount noisy (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body skirt mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded and holed but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 57,470 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top mount noisy (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body skirt mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded and holed but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,868 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Also noisy when lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking HP Fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch at subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front 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 Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At strut mount in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch, Just outwith 30cm (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,662 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to rack (2.3.2)

Front slow to react on inertia test

HP fuel pipe has misting of fuel but no drips at time of test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has evidence of grease emitting from boot but secure at time of test (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top mount (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 52,661 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to rack (2.3.2)

Front slow to react on inertia test

HP fuel pipe has misting of fuel but no drips at time of test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has evidence of grease emitting from boot but secure at time of test (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top mount (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,341 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 48,329 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 45,002 miles

corrosion affecting non structual parts of vehicle

n/s inner c/v gaitor perished but not letting ingress of dirt

Pass 26 Jan 2013 41,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 38,254 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,137 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 34,127 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,993 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 26,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,656 miles

o/s/f wiper split

oil filter heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,381 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 19,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on the edge

Pass 4 Feb 2006 15,724 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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ST52 HJZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ST52 HJZ, 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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ST52 HJZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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