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YV03 LBJ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,935 mi
Last recorded67,935 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,935 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair none of the wheels were capable of being locked (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 67,928 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lower trim corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lower trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair none of the wheels were capable of being locked (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,918 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,907 miles

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

Radiator support panel corroded and holed but still secure

Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,708 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 64,688 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 61,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 59,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 56,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 56,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm(2mm inside raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (1.5mm inside raised tread (4.1.E.1)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,932 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,559 miles

o/s/f n/s/f inner wings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,476 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,320 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 25,752 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,019 miles

n/s front brake binding

Fail 3 Jun 2008 18,997 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front brake binding

Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,079 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 LBJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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