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SX03 LCL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,090 mi
Last recorded63,090 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 LCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 63,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rigid clutch pipe showing a high degree of corrosion

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

slight crazing on both front headlamp lenses but light output not affected

Fail 15 May 2026 63,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rigid clutch pipe showing a high degree of corrosion

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

slight crazing on both front headlamp lenses but light output not affected

Pass 16 Jun 2025 61,973 miles

Clutch fluid pipe corroded

Slight crazing on both front headlamp lenses

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round general corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 61,972 miles

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

Brake lever return spring snapped but lever still functions as intended

Clutch fluid pipe showing a high degree of corrosion

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

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

Slight crazing on both front headlamp lenses

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all round underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,562 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 57,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 53,135 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 53,135 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,014 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 50,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,684 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 49,680 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,618 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 48,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,456 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,456 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,517 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front outer inner wing corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front outer inner wing corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 2 May 2017 46,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch is corroded - but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel arch is corroded - but not in a prescribed area - not as severe as nearside wheel arch

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level additional stop light has one bulb unlit (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 46,144 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 46,073 miles

Nearside wheel arch is corroded - but not in a prescribed area

Offside wheel arch is corroded - but not in a prescribed area - not as severe as nearside arch

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Steel pipes above steering rack (2.3.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level stop lamp has one bulb out (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front wheelarch - corrosion on underside but not in Prescribed Areas

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 45,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front wheelarch - corrosion on underside but not in Prescribed Areas

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,864 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front wheelarch - corrosion on underside at top, but not in prescribed areas

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,828 miles

Exhaust silencer outer shield is deteriorated but not leaking gas

Front crossmember under radiator has surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust silencer outer shield is deteriorated but not leaking gas

Front crossmember under radiator has surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 45,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,943 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 37,943 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,741 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,615 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,983 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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SX03 LCL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX03 LCL, 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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SX03 LCL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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