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FE54 LWJ

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

52,727 mi
Last recorded52,727 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LWJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 52,727 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 52,727 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 46,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 46,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 45,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt U/J Dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,953 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 43,951 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,187 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,082 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 35,082 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,727 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,168 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,376 miles

oil leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2016 25,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,965 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 22,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2014 21,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,490 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,789 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,719 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut and cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 12,719 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut and cracked

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,421 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2009 8,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 4,538 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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FE54 LWJ is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 FE54 LWJ, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE54 LWJ is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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