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FJ54 BVU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,177 mi
Last recorded33,177 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BVU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 33,177 miles

Off side front under wheel arch area rusted through not within 30cm

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 32,610 miles

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

fuel filter damp no leaks at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2024 30,958 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 30,958 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 29,893 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 29,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 28,374 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 28,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,827 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2020 24,928 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 24,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,165 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 22,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,932 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight wheel bind

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,231 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 19,199 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 19,167 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,680 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,156 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 7,651 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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FJ54 BVU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FJ54 BVU, 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 FJ54 BVU registered?

FJ54 BVU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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