2004 Fiat Ducato 2.8L Diesel · FP54 NBK

The 2004 Fiat Ducato has a recent MOT failure on 2025-07-29 at 83,754 miles, indicating significant mechanical issues. Key defects include a damaged nearside front engine mounting, excessive wear in the offside front Macpherson strut, visible black smoke from the exhaust, and a severely deteriorated drive shaft boot. These defects suggest structural and drivetrain concerns, with the engine mounting and suspension components posing direct safety risks. The same date also shows a passed MOT, which may reflect conflicting records or a duplicate entry, but the failure is the most critical outcome. The vehicle’s MOT history shows a pattern of recurring suspension and drivetrain issues. In 2024, minor play in the offside front track rod end and strut ball joint was noted, while the 2022 MOT recorded a damaged mirror. These earlier issues were less severe but indicate gradual wear. The 2025 failure, however, introduces more serious defects, suggesting the condition is worsening. The lack of major defects in the 2023 MOT provides a baseline, but the 2025 results highlight escalating problems. The vehicle’s mileage of 83,754 miles over 22 years equates to roughly 3,807 miles annually, which is low for its age.