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YX03 DYU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,120 mi
Last recorded80,120 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 DYU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,120 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 80,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL HOLD (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS HOLD (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 76,745 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under cab area heavily greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to check underside fully due to underseal

Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across lower cab area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower enlarged water hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger area enlarged water hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to check underside fully due to thick underseal

Fail 28 Nov 2022 75,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across lower cab area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower enlarged water hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger area enlarged water hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 74,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,185 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,572 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 71,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,465 miles

front brake only just met requirements (22%)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 56,465 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,916 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,168 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 49,142 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 40,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,798 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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YX03 DYU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YX03 DYU, 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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YX03 DYU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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