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AC03 HCA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,702 mi
Last recorded46,702 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HCA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 46,702 miles

Front Radiator support corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 46,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Radiator panel corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 46,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,212 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusty

both front headlights cloudy

p/s rack sweating

Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 43,790 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Silencer De-laminated

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 42,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Silencer De-laminated

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,596 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 40,572 miles

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,774 miles

Both front tyres have age related side wall cracks.

Both headlamp lenses have slight deterioration/discoloration.

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,783 miles

Oil level slightly too high.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 31,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight roughness to n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,926 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,888 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,827 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 24,823 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,461 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 14,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,965 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 HCA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

AC03 HCA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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