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VO03 EPL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

24,465 mi
Last recorded24,465 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 EPL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 24,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 24,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 24,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [at front] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 24,296 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise undersealing

Pass 15 Jun 2023 24,250 miles

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

advise corrosion on radiator crossmember

advise undersealing

Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,217 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,134 miles

advise corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2019 23,699 miles

advise corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 3 Jul 2019 23,687 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,385 miles

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

under side all wax oiled

Fail 5 Jul 2018 23,363 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

under side all wax oiled

Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 22,347 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,977 miles

advise corrosion on front discs

advise undersealing on underside

Fail 9 Jun 2016 21,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise corrosion on front discs

advise undersealing on underside

Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,724 miles

advise corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2015 21,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2014 21,531 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on front subframe / front chasie, underbody

perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 27 Jan 2014 21,531 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on front subframe / front chasie, underbody

perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 11 Jan 2013 20,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,025 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 20,025 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,617 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,455 miles

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

n/sand o/sfront brake discs slight pitting

Fail 29 Jun 2009 17,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

wireing o/s in chassis burnt on exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,534 miles

wireing o/s in chassis burnt on exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2008 15,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,787 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,036 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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VO03 EPL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 VO03 EPL, 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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VO03 EPL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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