2004 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · HY04 APK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT in April 2026 at 53,277 miles without any defects. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a period of mechanical concern in 2024. While the vehicle previously failed a test due to a major exhaust leak and structural corrosion, the subsequent passes in 2025 and 2026 indicate that the current owner has addressed these faults and maintained the vehicle to passing standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old van, averaging approximately 2,422 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between 2015 and 2020, where the vehicle covered only roughly 4,400 miles over five years. This low-intensity usage pattern reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and braking components, though the long periods of potential standing can often lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, seals, and brake linings, which is consistent with the intermittent clean records seen in the earlier years. A physical inspection must focus on the offside front vehicle structure near the crossmember, where testers flagged corrosion in April 2024. Although the record notes structural rigidity was not significantly reduced at that time, rust on chassis points requires constant monitoring to ensure it progresses toward perforation. The buyer should also verify the engine sump pan, which was noted as corroded in 2019 and 2024, to ensure the replacement part is free of oil leaks or further thinning. Given the low mileage, the buyer should check the condition of the tyres and suspension bushes for cracking, as these materials age faster than they wear out. The 2021 failure regarding ineffective wipers suggests minor lapses in upkeep, but the overall history indicates that the vehicle is generally well-maintained when specific issues are identified.