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YS03 MKJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,824 mi
Last recorded100,824 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 MKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,824 miles

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r shock absorber is starting to leak

spare tyre is below limit

Fail 4 Apr 2012 100,824 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r shock absorber is starting to leak

spare tyre is below limit

Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S window inop

Various areas of corrosion evident

Washer jets require adjustment

Fail 1 Mar 2011 92,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S window inop

Various areas of corrosion evident

Washer jets require adjustment

Pass 5 Mar 2010 89,301 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 89,301 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,157 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 82,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,005 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 76,787 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 72,132 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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YS03 MKJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YS03 MKJ, 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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What year was YS03 MKJ registered?

YS03 MKJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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