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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,929 cc

L73 RFMMOT history

L73 RFM is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 14 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2020 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2020
Mileage
49,658 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L73 RFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,929 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
14 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L73 RFM was last recorded at 49,658 miles on 15 May 2023, 395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,263 miles · 28 May 2019
Between the last two tests
395 miles
Average per year
1,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 49,658 miles
  • 2019 – 49,263 miles
  • 2018 – 48,244 miles
  • 2017 – 47,269 miles
  • 2016 – 46,600 miles
  • 2015 – 45,848 miles
  • 2014 – 44,245 miles
  • 2013 – 42,015 miles
  • 2012 – 41,174 miles
  • 2010 – 41,045 miles
  • 2009 – 40,157 miles
  • 2008 – 37,471 miles
  • 2006 – 35,325 miles
  • 2005 – 30,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail49,658 miles
  • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail49,658 miles (+395)1 dangerous7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,658 miles
    Test number
    436321137930
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass49,263 miles (+1,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,263 miles
    Test number
    965842983518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  3. Pass48,244 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,244 miles
    Test number
    828709446309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail48,216 miles (+947)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    880938916491
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both pipes (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass47,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,269 miles
    Test number
    350008568106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,269 miles (+669)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,269 miles
    Test number
    992482008561
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass46,600 miles (+752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,600 miles
    Test number
    921823343490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass45,848 miles (+1,603)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,848 miles
    Test number
    308987365175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAdvice n/s front bumper insecure
    • NoteAdvice n/s rear tyre has cracks ontread
    • NoteAdvice o/s front tyre has cracks on tread
    • NoteAdvice slight corrosion at o/s rear leaf spring hanger
    • NoteAdvice slight corrosion on n/s front inner wheel arch

  9. Pass44,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,245 miles
    Test number
    165380194197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,245 miles (+2,230)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,245 miles
    Test number
    999507674121
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass42,015 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,015 miles
    Test number
    528682303166
    • NoteAdvise all tyres cracks on side walls

  12. Fail42,015 miles (+841)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,015 miles
    Test number
    545638393099
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAdvise all tyres cracks on side walls

  13. Pass41,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,174 miles
    Test number
    957152582000
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail41,174 miles (+129)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,174 miles
    Test number
    397765872022
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass41,045 miles (+1)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,045 miles
    Test number
    263399530239
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s inner sill under pass door corroded but not presc area

  16. Fail41,044 miles (+887)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    532551430295
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s inner sill under pass door corroded but not presc area

  17. Pass40,157 miles (+2,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,157 miles
    Test number
    334375219476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass37,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    211051508489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,471 miles (+2,146)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    192614488063
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass35,325 miles (+4,634)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    303359046418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak at engine

  21. Pass30,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    530597535251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,691 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    350695235480
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L73 RFM

Does L73 RFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L73 RFM expired on 21 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L73 RFM?
The MOT on L73 RFM expired on 21 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L73 RFM done?
L73 RFM was recorded at 49,658 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 1,070 miles a year.
Has L73 RFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L73 RFM has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L73 RFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L73 RFM find?
L73 RFM failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 10 advisories: brake servo inoperative; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear bumper insecure, and 15 more.

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