2004 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · RE04 XDB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of persistent structural degradation and mechanical neglect. The most recent test in July 2025 at 146,885 miles passed despite several defects including a defective exhaust mounting, an exhaust leak, and corrosion on the body mounts. While the vehicle passed this inspection nearly a year ago, the presence of structural corrosion within 30cm of a mounting suggests that the chassis integrity is subject to ongoing oxidation that has not been arrested by previous owners. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 22-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,677 miles per year. There is a significant data gap in the records between December 2018 and July 2025, during which the vehicle covered only 6,432 miles. This suggests the van was either used very sparingly or sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the deterioration of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion, as seen in the recurring faults from the 2018 period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components. The record shows recurring corrosion on the offside front inner wheel arch and the chassis leg near the radiator cross member, which persisted from 2018 through 2025. You should specifically inspect the leaf spring shackle pin bushes and mounting points, as these were previously flagged for excessive movement and deterioration. Additionally, the braking system requires scrutiny; the 2018 failure for an imbalanced axle, contaminated drum, and a brake fluid leak indicates that the hydraulic and mechanical braking components may be prone to wear or failure.