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YS03 ZWU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,513 mi
Last recorded104,513 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 ZWU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 104,513 miles

Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside-action recommended as just on verge of fail (4.1.4 (b))

Lower slight surface corrosion on subframes and all suspension parts(also a loot new parts fitted)

Nearside Outer center to rear side panel damaged-still secured attention required

Pass 11 Jun 2025 98,367 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective 2 out of 6 still secured (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Lower outer sills corroded nearside and offside front

Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated action recommended before failure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 98,367 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective 2 out of 6 still secured (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Lower outer sills corroded nearside and offside front

Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp broken off -unit replaced all fully working again (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated action recommended before failure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,936 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 89,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 74,880 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 74,880 miles

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 64,813 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 64,402 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sills within the seat belt anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass is cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front outer body corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 61,598 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front outer body corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,961 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front outer body corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front outer body corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 56,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,222 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,589 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,811 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,774 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s/f tyre cracks outer side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,120 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,002 miles

o/s handbrake cable mounting bracket missing

Fail 27 May 2011 36,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s handbrake cable mounting bracket missing

Fail 16 Sep 2009 35,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,992 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,512 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 30,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 May 2007 27,865 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 20,099 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 ZWU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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