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TCZ 9948

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 9948
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 76,415 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 76,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier wheel arch/ battery tray (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 73,436 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 73,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,845 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 66,839 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 64,362 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency just met the required value 16%

Fail 24 Feb 2022 64,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,695 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 63,695 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,065 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 61,390 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 61,388 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 58,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,732 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 54,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SEVERAL HOLES IN SYSTEM (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported INSECURE (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle AND BOTH GRAB (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ARCH AS MARKED (6.1.B.2)

Front BRGS NOT CHECK BRAKE GRAB

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively HB POOR (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 52,165 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,336 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 43,134 miles

osf wing mirror bottom lens missing

Fail 7 May 2013 43,134 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

osf wing mirror bottom lens missing

Pass 10 May 2012 39,129 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 39,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2011 36,018 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 36,004 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,978 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,628 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,628 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine sump corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,962 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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TCZ 9948 is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TCZ 9948, 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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What year was TCZ 9948 registered?

TCZ 9948 is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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