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YS52 GCO

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,330 mi
Last recorded67,330 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 GCO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,330 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,328 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both out riggers (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill panel to out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger missing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front mirror cover loose

nearside and offside front wheel arches has corrosion

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

slight blue smoke from the exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,762 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Oil leak on cam cover breather pipe.

Rear valance corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Oil leak on cam cover breather pipe.

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

Rear valance corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,473 miles

Catalitic converter matrix broken up and rattling inside housing.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,854 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 53,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,243 miles

Both front brake discs corroding.

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)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 45,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,282 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,773 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,773 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,145 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,272 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,044 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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YS52 GCO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YS52 GCO, 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 YS52 GCO registered?

YS52 GCO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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