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BX55 FAJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,839 mi
Last recorded48,839 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,752 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 48,725 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,648 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,084 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 45,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 31,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 24,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 24,606 miles

Exhaust surface rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2019 24,606 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust surface rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2018 23,452 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 23,452 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 21,609 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front lower cross member corrosion

Surface rust on exhaust system

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both sides front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,136 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 17,290 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 16,161 miles

surface rust on exhaust system radiator support rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,713 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 13,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 11,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 6,167 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 6,079 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 6,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,323 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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BX55 FAJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX55 FAJ, 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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What year was BX55 FAJ registered?

BX55 FAJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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