2004 Fiat Ducato 2.3L Diesel · VX04 LZB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on February 26 2026 at 64,778 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The tester failed just two days prior at 64,772 miles due to a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber and excessive corrosion on both front brake hose ferrules. While these specific faults were addressed, the recurring nature of the issues suggests that components are only replaced once they reach a point of critical failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,944 miles per year. The record shows a significant gap of 6,817 miles between February 2024 and March 2025, followed by another 4,894 miles in the final year leading up to February 2026. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, low-mileage older vehicles often suffer from accelerated degradation of rubber components and structural corrosion due to lack of use and environmental exposure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the front end. The March 2025 failure highlighted significant corrosion on the nearside front suspension spring mounting and subframe mountings, which reduced structural strength. Although the vehicle passed the most recent test, this level of corrosion in the inner arches often tends to spread. The buyer should check for hidden rust beneath the heavy undersealing noted in February 2024, as such material frequently masks advanced rot in the metalwork.