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FJ55 EFR

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,604 mi
Last recorded65,604 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 EFR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 65,604 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 65,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,585 miles

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

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 63,800 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,216 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 62,198 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 60,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,444 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,443 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,089 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,808 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 36,808 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,588 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 33,559 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake binding on slightly.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,272 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 28,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FJ55 EFR is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ55 EFR, 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 FJ55 EFR registered?

FJ55 EFR is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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