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FD54 HFL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

48,512 mi
Last recorded48,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 HFL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 48,512 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front step/sill areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Head lamp height adjuster not working.

Nearside Front Seat swivel mechanism defective.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lens incomplete. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 47,308 miles

Headlamp internal height adjuster not working (Motorhome).

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front step / sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning & lens incomplete (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Reverse lamp/s not working (Pre September 2009).

Fail 28 Apr 2025 47,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Head lamp height adjuster not working.

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Reverse lamp not worker

Pass 3 May 2024 46,549 miles

Head lamp height adjuster switch not working.

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

Offside Parking brake performance low.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Reverse lamp/s not working.

Fail 23 Apr 2024 46,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Head lamp height adjuster switch not working.

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

Offside Parking brake performance low.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Reverse lamp/s not working.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 45,131 miles

Head lamp height adjuster not working.

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 45,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Head lamp height adjuster not working.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrode through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,005 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Head lamp aim height adjuster not working.

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 42,416 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 42,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Unable to test wipers as insufficient fluid from washers

Pass 26 Oct 2019 42,402 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front step/inner sill corroded

Offside front step/inner sill corroded and holed

Offside rack gaiter damp

Offside washer weak

Fail 23 Oct 2019 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front step/inner sill corroded

Offside front step/inner sill corroded and holed

Offside rack gaiter damp

Offside washer weak

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,576 miles

Front crossmember corroded (radiator carrier)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,472 miles

front cross member corroded (radiator holder)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,621 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 36,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,030 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 33,016 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,541 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

drivers seat has worn runners

Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,541 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

drivers seat has worn runners

Pass 8 Feb 2010 21,663 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,669 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 18,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,634 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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FD54 HFL 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 67.9%.

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 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 FD54 HFL, 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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FD54 HFL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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