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FJ55 EJY

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,377 mi
Last recorded70,377 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 EJY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,377 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 64,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,631 miles

suspension and all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,310 miles

suspension parts an brake pipes covered in underseal-

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,439 miles

Vehicle freshly under sealed at time of test

all brake pipes greased/painted preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Jan 2018 58,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle freshly under sealed at time of test

all brake pipes greased/painted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,128 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

could not check brake pipes properly as been greased

Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

could not check brake pipes properly as been greased

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,159 miles

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 53,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,575 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 43,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,791 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,791 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2012 39,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,876 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 23,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,815 miles

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

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

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 EJY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FJ55 EJY, 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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FJ55 EJY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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