2003 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · FH03 AFU

The 2003 FIAT DUCATO holds a current roadworthiness status of PASS, the most recent MOT recorded on 2025‑09‑19 at 38 415 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend is improving; after three isolated failures between 2013 and 2019 the vehicle has now completed four consecutive successful tests without recorded faults, indicating a stable and corrective ownership pattern. Mileage accumulation is markedly low for a 23‑year‑old vehicle, averaging roughly 1 670 miles per year. The interval from the September 2024 test (37 902 miles) to the September 2025 test added only 513 miles over ten months, reflecting very light usage. The longest gap between tests occurred between the failed April 2019 inspection (34 671 miles) and the subsequent pass in September 2020 (35 250 miles), a period of about fifteen months during which just 579 miles were logged. Even the 2014‑2015 cycle shows modest growth of 2 825 miles over eleven months, confirming a consistent low‑mileage profile. A prospective buyer should focus inspection on the systems that have previously shown wear. The brake system warrants close examination; the 2014‑04‑01 failure noted offside front brake binding and thin pads, so check for caliper binding, pad thickness and disc condition. The 2017‑04‑06 entry recorded a minor exhaust leak, requiring verification of the exhaust manifold and gasket for gas escape and corrosion. Tyre integrity is another priority; the April 2019 failure highlighted a rear offside tyre cut reaching ply, so assess all tyres for cuts, bulges and tread depth. The direction indicator was noted as discoloured in 2019, suggesting a need to test lamp colour and wiring harness. Wiper performance should be validated as the same test flagged ineffective clearing; inspect blade condition and motor operation. Finally, given the vehicle’s age, a thorough corrosion check of chassis members, suspension bushes and body panels is advisable to confirm structural integrity.