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WJ03 WEA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,990 mi
Last recorded5,990 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WEA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 5,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

park brake lever slightly loose but not impairing proper use/control at this time

Fail 8 Nov 2016 5,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill incomplete welding (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill incomplete welding (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens holed (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill incomplete welding (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn and corroded (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 5,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 14,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 13,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,018 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 6,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2013 6,696 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 5,973 miles

Hand brake leaver has latteral movement

Pass 16 May 2011 7,045 miles

handbrake lever loose

Fail 5 May 2011 6,961 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake lever loose

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,965 miles

handbrake lever worn

Fail 23 Apr 2010 15,813 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

handbrake lever worn

Pass 11 May 2009 9,643 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 9,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 14,682 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 14,682 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever has long travel

o/side rear tyre worn low inner edge and has cut in sidewall

Pass 5 May 2007 6,157 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 7,218 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 6,001 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 5,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ03 WEA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ03 WEA, 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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WJ03 WEA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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