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YS03 MME

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,294 mi
Last recorded138,294 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 138,294 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCHES BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCHES BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 137,033 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 137,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,584 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outter case slight damage (1.1.15 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,288 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 129,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 123,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 123,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight splitting

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,850 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,606 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 105,376 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front bolt area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill arch and cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front bolt area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear bolt area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill arch and cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above rear leaf mouting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,246 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,230 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,096 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill is hold but ok at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2015 87,125 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,287 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 80,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,548 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 71,548 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,413 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,038 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 37,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 30,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,587 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 MME is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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