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YR03 DDV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,884 mi
Last recorded129,884 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 DDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 129,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,587 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

REAR INNER PANEL CORRODED

Fail 2 Mar 2017 121,550 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR SPRINGS REAR BUSHES (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle EXHAUST (2.3.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

REAR INNER PANEL CORRODED

Pass 3 Mar 2016 113,406 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 113,383 miles

Centre Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSSMEMBER AT COMPENSATOR (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,501 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 105,501 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 97,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,133 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 89,133 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,819 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,023 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 73,023 miles

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

Engine water leak-drip from oil cooler

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,176 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 57,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,118 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 41,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,905 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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YR03 DDV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc 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 YR03 DDV, 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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YR03 DDV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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