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YV03 DFG

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,973 mi
Last recorded87,973 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 DFG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 87,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member behind leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member in front of leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member near leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer arch and sill corroded

Nearside inner sill panel under passenger door corroded

Offside Outer sill under drivers door corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,800 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 85,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrgger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sills & backings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear arches corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,366 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 81,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear cross member and spring hanger areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,931 miles

no 4 injector leaking gases

Fail 13 Jan 2017 74,781 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

no 4 injector leaking gases

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,670 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Jan 2016 68,531 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,564 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s inner sills centre and back

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 61,564 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s inner sills centre and back

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,384 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,384 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,258 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 39,227 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,227 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 34,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,440 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,957 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 18,957 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 11,191 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,191 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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YV03 DFG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YV03 DFG, 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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YV03 DFG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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