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AO53 JZF

2003 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,024 mi
Last recorded137,024 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JZF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 137,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 137,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 131,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 131,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holes (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill panel joint weak

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyre sidewalls age/perished /cracks visable

Pass 13 Oct 2015 114,635 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished thru age of tyres

Fail 8 Oct 2015 114,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill corrosion holes inner and outer (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm mount corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake cable has restricted free movement from handbrake lever seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill badly corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished thru age of tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,262 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 90,262 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 66,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,661 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,520 miles

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

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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AO53 JZF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO53 JZF, 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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AO53 JZF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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