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VO03 XCS

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,728 mi
Last recorded141,728 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XCS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2015 141,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle area (2.4.A.3)

Both front lower suspension arms have play to outer ball joints

Nearside front shock absorber wet with oil

Nearside track rod end has slight play

Power steering rack pipes corroded and wet with fluid

Rear leaf spring shackle brackets corroded

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 137,332 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Both front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Front upper suspension mounting areas and front subframe mounting areas corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Offside rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear damper shroud heavily corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear leaf spring shackle brackets corroded

Steering rack wet with fluid

Fail 1 Oct 2014 137,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Front upper suspension mounting areas and front subframe mounting areas corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and offside rear tyres perished

Offside rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear damper shroud heavily corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear leaf spring shackle brackets corroded

Steering rack wet with fluid

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2013 131,980 miles

Front wishbone bushes worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear sill corroded but outside of prescribed areas

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 131,980 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front wishbone bushes worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear sill corroded but outside of prescribed areas

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 113,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 113,492 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 105,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 90,964 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 90,964 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,253 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 46,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XCS is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VO03 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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