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W476 BFC

2000 Fiat Ducato

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

130,229 mi
Last recorded130,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW476 BFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2012 130,229 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre seat belt clip in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

lower radiator crossmemeber excessivly corroded not within a perscribed area

nearside centre exhaust rubber missing

nearside front floor to sill excessively corroded not within a perscribed area

nearside inner front wing panel to outwer wing excessively corrded but not in a perscribed area and not support paneling

nearside rear door damaged

nearside wing mirror housing damaged

offside front suspension top mount slight stiffness

offside washer jet poor

rear number plate in poor condition

service due every 12,000 miles or 1 year (whichever comes first)

timing belt due every 72,000 miles or 6 years (whichever copmes first)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s mirror cover damaged

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/f brake disc worn

wear n/s steering rack

wear o/s steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2011 12,218 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 115,517 miles

rear brake imbalance

corrosion forming rear axle brake pipe

heavy engine oil leak

n/s and o/s mirrors damaged

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2010 115,517 miles

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

corrosion forming rear axle brake pipe

heavy engine oil leak

n/s and o/s mirrors damaged

rear brake imbalance

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2009 109,533 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exstensive body damage to n/s/r wing+pannel

Fail 10 Jul 2009 109,533 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exstensive body damage to n/s/r wing+pannel

Fail 3 Jul 2009 109,526 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bad oil leak engine

body damage n/s

both front brake hoses perishing

centre seatbelt stalk poor operation

n/s mirror housing broken

n/s sliding door handle broken

Fail 3 Apr 2009 10,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal rubber pad worn

exhaust covered by engine oil

heavy engine oil leak

n/s mirror damaged

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 Apr 2009 109,487 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pipe to nearside front hose slight corrosion

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2008 98,007 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,049 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in O/S/F tyre

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 78,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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W476 BFC is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 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 W476 BFC, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W476 BFC is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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