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YF51 FHZ

2002 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,640 mi
Last recorded132,640 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 FHZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 132,640 miles

Front steering uj dust gaiter split

Nearside Front Inner heavy surface corrosion to nsf inner chassis leg behind shock absorber

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has lots of play, but not enough to fail , needs adjusting

both sides side markers not working

rear shock absorber dust covers just touching rear tyres

various heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 8 May 2017 132,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 exhaust rubbers missing and one very poor condition all marked (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength near brake compensator on chassis as marked (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rear leaf sprint forward mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Front steering uj dust gaiter split

Nearside Front Inner heavy surface corrosion to nsf inner chassis leg behind shock absorber

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has lots of play, but not enough to fail , needs adjusting

both sides side markers not working

coolant level low

rear shock absorber dust covers just touching rear tyres

various heavy surface corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 29 Apr 2016 124,050 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,578 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mount weak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 115,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust rear mount weak

suspension bag crossmember lacking weld on nearside

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,852 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 107,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake hoses uppee unions corroded under rubber sleeves

nearside mirror insecure

one exhaust mount missing

Fail 4 Mar 2014 107,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake hoses uppee unions corroded under rubber sleeves

nearside mirror insecure

one exhaust mount missing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,155 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 100,143 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 92,679 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,899 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 79,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2009 67,733 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,588 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,333 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 43,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all front through the wing brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

small cut to both rear tyres on outer side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,795 miles

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

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

all front through the wing brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

small cut to both rear tyres on outer side wall

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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YF51 FHZ is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 YF51 FHZ, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF51 FHZ is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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