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BF55 ZHL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,426 mi
Last recorded220,426 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 220,426 miles

Engine Management Light On

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 11 Sep 2017 220,420 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine Management Light On

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 220,420 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 220,420 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 220,420 miles

body work in poor condition but no sharp or jagged edges

gear box and engine oil leaks

n/s inner sill to outer sill corroded badly under sliding door, not in a prescribed area

Fail 14 Sep 2015 220,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

body work in poor condition but no sharp or jagged edges

gear box and engine oil leaks

n/s inner sill to outer sill corroded badly under sliding door, not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 Sep 2014 220,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 220,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 220,431 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 220,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 206,110 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 205,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 174,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 174,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 147,585 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly scored

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jul 2010 147,585 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly scored

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 123,281 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 123,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,292 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n /s/r tyre deteriorated on side wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2008 93,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

n /s/r tyre deteriorated on side wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 ZHL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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