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AC03 BHY

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,539 mi
Last recorded87,539 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BHY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,539 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,736 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

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

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 75,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,188 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 68,188 miles

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,583 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,741 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 58,741 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,041 miles

Front both inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 56,041 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front both inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,792 miles

nearside and offside front inner arches corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 50,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front inner arches corroded

rear bumper loose

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,422 miles

Offside Rear Upper side marker not working

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,421 miles

sump pan heavily corroded and wet

Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sump pan heavily corroded and wet

Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,117 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 26,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 19,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,562 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 19,548 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 16,770 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 14,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 14,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 11,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,570 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 4,718 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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AC03 BHY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AC03 BHY, 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 AC03 BHY registered?

AC03 BHY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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