2021 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · YT71 BOJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative upkeep. The most recention on 3 September 2025 at 77,699 miles resulted in a failure due to an excessively worn offside front lower suspension ball joint. While the vehicle passed the re-test following this repair, the presence of a significant mechanical suspension failure suggests that wear-related components were not being closely monitored prior to the test date. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 15,540 miles annually. Between the September 2024 test at 52,568 miles and the September 2025 test at 77,699 miles, the artwork covered 25,131 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation is consistent with heavy commercial application, which typically accelerates the degradation cycle of suspension bushes, braking components, and drivetrain elements compared to standard private use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure no other components are nearing failure limits. Given the recorded offside ball joint failure, the corresponding nearside drop links, control arms, and bushes should be checked for excessive play or perished rubber. The recurring issue with the nearside registration plate lamp, noted in both 2024 and 2025, indicates a lack of attention to minor electrical faults, which may necessitate a broader check of the lighting circuits and wiring looms across the vehicle.