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FD54 HFW

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,104 mi
Last recorded27,104 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 HFW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 27,104 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 27,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 26,411 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 26,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 25,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 25,044 miles

Offside Front cross member mounting area corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 24,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 22,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,596 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 22,596 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not work when side lights switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Wiring loom laying across exhaust/melted (4.11 (c) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working End/top (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Both pipes across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Low pressure pipe from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring loom insecure and laying across exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded High pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,539 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Top outer marker lights not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,311 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 22,311 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust box corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 22,049 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,940 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play inner rack joints

Fail 16 Feb 2016 21,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play inner rack joints

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

front steering arms corroded (tie rods)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,790 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 21,790 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,332 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 21,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2012 20,509 miles

exhaust corroded

front wheels binding slightly

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 20,507 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

front wheels binding slightly

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,303 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread 215/70/15

Handbrake travel high

Nearside panel light inop

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 19,690 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system slightly rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,690 miles

exhaust system slightly rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,378 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 19,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,867 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 HFW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFW, 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 FD54 HFW registered?

FD54 HFW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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