2003 Fiat Ducato 2.0L Diesel · DX03 XRL

The 2003 Fiat Ducato presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT on 5 March 2026 at 22,520 miles passed with zero defects, continuing an unbroken run of four consecutive flawless tests stretching back to March 2023. The maintenance trend is stable and improving, particularly when contrasted against the sole advisory noted nearly a decade earlier. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age. Between 31 March 2016 at 15,148 miles and 5 March 2026 at 22,520 miles, the odometer advanced just 7,372 miles across a full decade, averaging under 740 miles per year over that period. The annual increments between recent tests remain modest, rising from roughly 1,779 miles between 2023 and 2024 to 2,970 miles between 2025 and 2026. Such low utilisation raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods, which can lead to deteriorated rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and moisture ingress in brake and fuel systems despite the clean test outcomes. The only defect on record is a slight oil misting from the steering rack, flagged on 24 October 2016 at 15,148 miles. This advisory has not reappeared in any subsequent test, suggesting the issue was addressed or remained stable below the threshold for re-emergence. Given the vehicle's age, a prospective buyer should still inspect the steering rack and surrounding gaiters in person for fresh weeping or play, paying close attention to the condition of the inner track rod ends and steering column joints. Beyond the steering, the low-mileage profile warrants a careful physical inspection of consumables and structural areas prone to deterioration through age rather than use. Check all four tyres for sidewall cracking and date stamps, assess the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion that can develop during standing, and examine the exhaust system and underbody mounting points for corrosion. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be inspected for perishing and sag, as twenty-three-year-old rubber and components degrade regardless of mileage.