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FJ55 EKR

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,719 mi
Last recorded50,719 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch ( holed ) advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,484 miles

Nearside front tyre / slight perishing on outer sidewall

Small split / offside wiper blade

Pass 2 May 2024 41,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all other general light underbody/component corrosion

exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,220 miles

general underbody/component corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2022 36,220 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside washer only just putting fluid to windscreen,advise adjustment

general underbody/component corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,684 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 33,684 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,194 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 32,192 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,523 miles

all other component corrosion

exhaust tailbox deteriorated/corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,179 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 21,179 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement ALSO UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARING (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement ALSO UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARING (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,374 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,037 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Fail 16 Jun 2015 18,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,801 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 14,765 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 14,765 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 13,648 miles

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil low

Fail 5 May 2012 13,648 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,738 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 11,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,994 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 6,881 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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FJ55 EKR is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

FJ55 EKR is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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