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FD03 BHP

2003 Fiat Ducato Camper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,037 mi
Last recorded60,037 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato Camper42,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 BHP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Camper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 60,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General condition of vehicle underneath contains corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both NSR and OSR near rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 60,014 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,843 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 57,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 57,080 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

underside corroded and undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2023 55,299 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose and pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underside corroded and undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,775 miles

Front subframe and cab is slightly corroded underside and painted over fresh paint

Nearside Front cv boot clip broken

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,563 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 52,959 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre is over 10 years old

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,126 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 44,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged very rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail very rusty (leaking) (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

power steering pipes rusty

rear axle rusty

under side or vehicle( rusty )

Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,170 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

heavy corrosion both front inner wheel arches, front chassis, floor to sill, offside rear chassis

Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heavy corrosion both front inner wheel arches, front chassis, floor to sill, offside rear chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,984 miles

corrosion of exhaust

nearside front discs corroding

nearside seatbelt buckle mount security

slight corrosion of rear crossmembers

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,220 miles

front tyres wearing

pipe fouling steering column underneath

Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,220 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing

pipe fouling steering column underneath

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,324 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 35,324 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

al n/s side and top marker lights inoperative

o/s rear side marker light lens missing and bulb inoperative

slight cracks in sidewalls on both rear tyres

Fail 29 May 2012 32,923 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 32,923 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 29,121 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 31 May 2011 29,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 May 2010 25,498 miles

rear tyres perrished

Fail 27 May 2010 25,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 May 2009 23,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,238 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,238 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2007 15,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 15,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,945 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 12,945 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Camper?

Based on 2,755 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,010
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
brake binding 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 25
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FD03 BHP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Camper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 42,010 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 Camper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD03 BHP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Camper, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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