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FG54 XLW

2004 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 XLW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas have patch repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 100,556 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sill areas have extensive patch repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,135 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 99,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 97,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 97,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure x 1 (1.1.12 (d))

Fail 31 May 2022 97,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,816 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 63,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,809 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,091 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 58,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs in poor condition,

chip in front screen in zone B

n/s/f brake slider caps missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,327 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 51,327 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,821 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 39,820 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in screen, n/s/r hand brake giving lower readings

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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FG54 XLW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FG54 XLW, 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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What year was FG54 XLW registered?

FG54 XLW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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