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WU52 ZSX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 ZSX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 98,133 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper arms not in parked position when switched off (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Bonnet hinge (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (near sliding door runner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Brake pipe support bracket (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Sliding door handle broken

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2018 97,799 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both front indicators show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper blades park in drivers view (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut tower holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to lower flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front seat bolster foam missing

Pass 17 May 2017 93,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear crossmember corroded

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

Offside Rear crossmember corroded

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

drivers seat foam missing on bolster

exhaust box 2nd layer corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 93,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside 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 outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear crossmember corroded

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

Offside Rear crossmember corroded

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

drivers seat foam missing on bolster

exhaust box 2nd layer corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 87,575 miles

Advise both front chassie rails corroded

Advise both front head lights faded

Advise nearside rear door handle broken

Advise nearside rear tyre outer wall badly perished and worn

Advise offside rear crossmember chassie rail corroded

Advise oil leak

Advise rear exhaust rubbers perished

Advise second layer of rear exhaust box corroded

Advise slight play in both front inner steering rack arms

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired anti rattle fouling wheel (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Advise both front chassie rails corroded

Advise both front head lights faded

Advise both rear light lens damaged

Advise exhaust rubbers perished

Advise nearside rear outer tyre wall badly perished and worn

Advise nearside side door handle broken

Advise offside rear crossmember to chassie rail corroded

Advise oil leak

Advise second layer of centre exhaust box corroded

Advise slight play in both front inner stering rack arms

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,060 miles

Advise centre rear cross member corroded.

Advise nearside front wheel noisey when rotated.

Advise nearside side door handle damaged.

Advise second layer of centre exaust box corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Advise centre rear cross member corroded.

Advise nearside front wheel noisey when rotated.

Advise nearside side door handle damaged.

Advise second layer of centre exaust box corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,169 miles

Advise both offside brake pipes starting to corrode.

Advise centre rear floor support starting to corrode.

Advise nearside rear light lens damaged.

Advise rear compensator valve starting to seize.

Advise second layer of centre exaust box corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,162 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Advise both offside brake pipes starting to corrode.

Advise centre rear floor support starting to corrode.

Advise nearside rear light lens damaged.

Advise rear compensator valve starting to seize.

Advise second layer of centre exaust box corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,475 miles

nearside kerb mirror cracked

temporary repair to nearside window

Fail 19 Apr 2013 70,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside kerb mirror cracked

temporary repair to nearside window

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,900 miles

temporary repair to nearside rear lamp lens

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,241 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,118 miles

nearside lower mirror cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside lower mirror cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,247 miles

advise rear brakes inspected

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,119 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 32,119 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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WU52 ZSX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WU52 ZSX, 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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WU52 ZSX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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