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BF55 LLA

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,104 mi
Last recorded167,104 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LLA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 167,104 miles

Battery light on

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 156,367 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch panel under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 156,362 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch panel under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 152,210 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective various rubber mount's perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fadeed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

engine cover fitted

vehicle has had lots of welding done all over

Fail 6 Feb 2023 152,033 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail-front of rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarches x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 147,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 147,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 132,001 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,439 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 95,301 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,306 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,131 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,458 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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BF55 LLA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 41,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 LLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF55 LLA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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