2003 Fiat Ducato · 11,166 MOT tests
2003 Fiat Ducato reliability
2003 Fiat Ducatos fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Ducato years (11,166 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- 35.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 51,738
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,166
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: about average for its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 13.1% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Fiat Ducato
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Brakes13.1%
- Suspension9.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Tyres2.1%
- Seat belts and airbags2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.34%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 2.57%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.54%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 2.5%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 2.45%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.12%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.02%) · Power steering pipe slightly corroded (5.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.92%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (4.11%)
Other years
Every Fiat Ducato year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Fiat Ducato reliable?
2003 Fiat Ducatos fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Ducato years (11,166 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Fiat Ducato MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.34% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.55% of tests), service brake excessively binding (2.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Fiat Ducato have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2003 Fiat Ducato shows 51,738 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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