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YF04 FJV

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,064 mi
Last recorded196,064 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 FJV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 196,064 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 181,198 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 180,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake binding cable/lever sticking (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 167,680 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 167,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 153,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak

n/s inner sill corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 138,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 138,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 122,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,739 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,662 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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YF04 FJV is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 YF04 FJV, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF04 FJV is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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