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BJ54 DPY

2004 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

160,930 mi
Last recorded160,930 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 DPY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 160,930 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above driveshaft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 158,286 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 158,281 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 155,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 150,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 145,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 145,225 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 140,401 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 138,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty as it joins to the hose in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 137,068 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame, rear offside & nearside mounting arears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 133,927 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 133,778 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

front brake pads look low

rear brake pefromance is low

Pass 4 May 2017 125,774 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth.

Exhaust mounting rubber incomplete.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 115,163 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

small amount of grease around offside front drive shaft but no holes found

Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,600 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 102,595 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,246 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 73,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 73,561 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,219 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 72,213 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,627 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 65,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,597 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,787 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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BJ54 DPY is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 BJ54 DPY, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ54 DPY is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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