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BJ55 VFC

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,895 mi
Last recorded120,895 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,895 miles

Offside Floor Outer Support Corroded

Offside Front Slight Corrosion Chassis Area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator Lower Support Corroded

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

Slight Corrosion To Front Brake Discs

Slight Corrosion To Nearside Front Wheel Arch, Nearside Rear And Centre Inner Sill

Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,836 miles

Lower Radiator Support Corroded

Offside Floor Outer Support Corroded

Offside Front Slight Corrosion Chassis Area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight Corrosion Nearside Front Wheel Arch

Slight Corrosion Nearside Rear And Centre Inner Sill

Slight Corrosion To Front Brake Discs

Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,652 miles

Lower Radiator Support Corroded

Offside Floor Outer Support Corroded

Offside Front Slight Corrosion Chassis Area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight Corrosion Nearside Front Wheel Arch

Slight Corrosion Nearside Rear And Centre Inner Sill

Slight Corrosion To Front Brake Discs

Fail 19 Oct 2020 119,652 miles

Lower Radiator Support Corroded

Offside Floor Outer Support Corroded

Offside Front Slight Corrosion Chassis Area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight Corrosion Nearside Front Wheel Arch

Slight Corrosion Nearside Rear And Centre Inner Sill

Slight Corrosion To Front Brake Discs

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,756 miles

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

Lower Radiator Mount Corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 118,750 miles

Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Next To Load Laden Valve Mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outrigger & Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front Wheel Arch Behind Linear Panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Flex Mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel Arch Front Section Behind Linear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Central Rear Outrigger- Next To Rear Leaf Spring Front Mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Radiator Mount Corroded

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel Arch Rear Section By Door Step Corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 116,580 miles

Centre Rear Floor Support Box Section Outer Ends Corroded And Holed ( Just Forward Of Rear Axle)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel Arch Holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis / Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Lower Radiator Support Beam (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 116,580 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Floor Support Box Section Outer Ends Corroded And Holed ( Just Forward Of Rear Axle)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel Arch Holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis / Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Lower Radiator Support Beam (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,227 miles

Central Exhaust Rubbers Starting To Deteriorate

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 108,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,088 miles

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

os front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,195 miles

os front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,541 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 90,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ55 VFC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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