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YE03 SMF

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

106,133 mi
Last recorded106,133 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SMF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 106,133 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front surface corrosion to wheel arch areas

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 6 Jun 2025 104,604 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner surface corrosion to wheel arch areas

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 102,116 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front engine sump corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 98,709 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mounting noisy when turning

Offside Front flexible brake hose mounting point has corrosion and holed

corrosion to nsf / osf inner wheel arches and chassis

Fail 26 May 2023 98,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting noisy when turning

Offside Front flexible brake hose mounting point has corrosion and holed

corrosion to nsf / osf inner wheel arches and chassis

Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire disconnected

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight lag

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers slightly poor

Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,598 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaitor deteriated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,350 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,553 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 86,353 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower than N/S (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,833 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating slight leak of grease

parking brake only just met minim requirements

Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating slight leak of grease

parking brake only just met minim requirements

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,693 miles

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 14 Jul 2015 80,693 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,173 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer wall deteriating

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,074 miles

both wiper blades split

Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,662 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,802 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,544 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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YE03 SMF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE03 SMF, 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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YE03 SMF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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