2003 Fiat Ducato 2.0L Diesel · GP52 ECC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 43,645 miles saw the vehicle fail due to a split offside front outer CV boot and perished rubber on both front tyres. While it passed the immediate retest, the recurring nature of steering and drivetrain issues across several years suggests that faults are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold rather than being replaced during routine servicing. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 43,645 miles is exceptionally low, averaging fewer 1,900 miles per year. This low usage is evident between September 2023 and 2025, where the vehicle covered only 3,489 miles. Such low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components. The record confirms this through the cracking tyres and split CV boot noted in the 2025 entries, which are symptoms of age-related dry rot rather than wear from distance driven. A buyer must closely inspect the steering system, as the offside play in the steering rack inner joints was flagged in both 2023 and 2024. This indicates a persistent issue that may not have fully rectified. Furthermore, the 2023 failure for an excessively corroded brake pipe mounting on the offside highlights a vulnerability to rust in the braking lines. A physical inspection of the nearside oil and driveshaft seals is also necessary, as the history shows multiple instances of weeping and leaking over the last three years.