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YV03 YFF

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

161,230 mi
Last recorded161,230 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YFF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 161,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion by rear spring mountings and by o/s front jacking point

Pass 20 Aug 2024 155,738 miles

Front arms slightly corroded

Front suspension bushes cracking

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 155,738 miles

Front arms slightly corroded

Front suspension bushes cracking

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 148,253 miles

Front arms slightly corroded

Front bushes perrished

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,968 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 140,959 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 133,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 126,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,932 miles

corrosion at sills

o/s/f wing inner panel holed and corroded

rear tyres 3mm

underbody corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 118,063 miles

lower reading at o/s handbrake

n/s/f shocky leaking

rear tyres 3mm

silencer corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 112,452 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 112,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 106,289 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 106,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Dampness at o/s front strut.

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 99,677 miles

exhaust corroded

slight leak at o/s/f shocky

Fail 14 May 2014 99,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

slight leak at o/s/f shocky

Pass 3 May 2013 92,898 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 92,898 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 84,481 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 84,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 79,710 miles

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

both front brake discs are heavily corroded and pitted on the inner faces

Pass 27 May 2010 72,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 67,413 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 67,413 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 57,435 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 57,427 miles

Inner Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2007 47,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 47,534 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front discs slightly pitted on inner edge

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 YFF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YFF, 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 YV03 YFF registered?

YV03 YFF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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