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FD54 HGJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

43,665 mi
Last recorded43,665 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,665 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 43,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 42,918 miles

Front slight corrosion sump

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 42,882 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sump corroded

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 42,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 42,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 40,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,787 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 39,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.49 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 39,331 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 3 Sep 2018 36,833 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,226 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2016 32,179 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2nd axle (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 3rd axle (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2nd axle (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 3rd axle (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 32,174 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3rd axle (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2nd axle (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade to long

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2nd axle (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 3rd axle (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wiper blade split on end

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2nd axle (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 3rd axle (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,160 miles

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

nearside middle tyre has slight cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,575 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s 2nd axle tyre side wall damaged but not to cords

n/s/f tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,611 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 27,609 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 25,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,315 miles

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 5,775 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 4,661 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 HGJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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