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SW03 XHM

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,801 mi
Last recorded42,801 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XHM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,801 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

both front struts corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 42,800 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

both front struts corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,018 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 42,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,240 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle body and suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 41,240 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed ( inner arch ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (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 main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle body and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,311 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has general corrosion for age (front suspension + chassis

Fail 21 Mar 2023 40,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle has general corrosion for age (front suspension + chassis

Pass 15 Apr 2022 39,528 miles

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

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

all welding repairs dresses and coated

Fail 14 Mar 2022 39,524 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges front support crossmember holed/ heavily corroded (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis leg in inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear unable to check components as can not spin wheel

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

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

Rear number plate lamps light intensity reduced

battery tray corroded

underside of vehicle in very poor condition

vehicle is unsafe to drive

Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

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

Outter skin of exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Outter skin of exhaust backbox corroded

Clutch slave cylinder pipe excessively corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 34,850 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded going to rack and rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 34,850 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only pivot point siezed (1.1.6 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded going to rack and rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,798 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 31,798 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,351 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and tail pipe

Fail 9 Mar 2017 29,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi-pipe to flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working marker light in-op (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi-pipe to flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,089 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 22,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 19,850 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 19,850 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 16,694 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 13,406 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 8,539 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 8,539 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 7,216 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,050 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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SW03 XHM is a 2003 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 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 SW03 XHM, 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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SW03 XHM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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