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Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load valve arm mount & flexible hose mount - on limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to inner step area's
parking brake lever has travel
various leaks engine area
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area's - marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area's - marked in yellow (strut mount prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area's - marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load valve arm mount & flexible hose mount - on limit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to inner step area's
parking brake lever has travel
various leaks engine area
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil residue engine areas
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil residue engine areas
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front nearside & offside - sill/outrigger areas corroded
Front nearside & offside - wheel arch areas corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting areas - ON LIMIT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - leaf spring mounting areas corroded at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake lever has travel - ON LIMIT
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front nearside & offside - sill/outrigger areas corroded
Front nearside & offside - wheel arch areas corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting areas - ON LIMIT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside - leaf spring mounting areas corroded at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake lever has travel - ON LIMIT
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's holed - on limit of Macphearson strut prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front & offside front inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front wipers are deteriorating
general under vehicle corrosion
moisture at fuel filter
parking brake lever has travel
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average reading 2.07 plate limit 1.49 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's holed - on limit of Macphearson strut prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front & offside front inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front wipers are deteriorating
general under vehicle corrosion
moisture at fuel filter
parking brake lever has travel
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside front subframe mount area corroded
offside front inner wheel arch area corroded
offside front jacking point area corroded
oil residue engine areas
Offside Front Steering rack insecure bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured shackle bush surround (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside - on limit now (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside front subframe mount area corroded
offside front inner wheel arch area corroded
offside front jacking point area corroded
oil residue engine areas
Front offside and nearside tyre valves perishing
Rear offside and nearside tyres showing signs of perishing
oil leak around engine area
steering rack clicks on full lock left and right, no play in any of the joints
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front offside and nearside tyre valves perishing
Rear offside and nearside tyres showing signs of perishing
oil leak around engine area
steering rack clicks on full lock left and right, no play in any of the joints
Nearside Front top mount has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel pipe leaking fuel leaking around tank and fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point corroded marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner inner sill corroded
Nearside Front top mount has slight play
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush has signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear rear shock covers corroded
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both sills corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front cross bar corroded
Fuel tank damp (no sign of leak )
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner arm (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front inner steering arm have slight paly
off side front inner steering arm have slight
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear disc corroding up and starting to pit
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak from back edge of engine
offside rear disc corroding up and starting to pit
slight diesel leak from tank area
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BJ55 VDV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 BJ55 VDV, 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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BJ55 VDV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 November 2005.
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