2004 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · GX54 AHY

The 2004 Fiat Ducato passed its most recent MOT on 13 March 2026 at 63,388 miles, yet the same-day initial test failed on an insecure offside front inner driveshaft bearing housing. The maintenance trend shows resolving safety defects but persistent structural corrosion. A minor exhaust gas leak at the front pipe and nearside front chassis corrosion near a mounting recurred across both March 2026 tests, matching the corrosion flagged in 2024 and 2025. Recorded mileage sits at 63,388 against 22 years of age, an average of roughly 2,881 miles per year. The van added only 182 miles between March 2024 (62,818) and March 2025 (63,206), then 182 miles again to March 2026. Such low, near-static annual use suggests long standing periods, which accelerates chassis rust yet limits wear on drivetrain consumables. Recurring corrosion demands a physical inspection of the nearside front chassis mount, offside inner wing, and battery tray noted in 2024. The March 2024 failure on supplementary restraint system warning and sub-standard service brake efficiency implies previous owner neglect of safety systems; verify the SRS lamp and brake efficiency now. The driveshaft housing insecurity and front pipe exhaust leak require immediate rectification despite the pass. A buyer should commission an underbody survey for structural integrity and confirm the driveshaft bearing and exhaust repair. Low mileage hides active rot rather than mechanical fatigue. Prior owners skipped basic upkeep on emissions and structure while keeping the engine lightly loaded.