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FJ55 ELH

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,944 mi
Last recorded64,944 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 ELH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 64,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake may require further adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded/undersealed, has already had numerous repairs

rear nearside swinging arm/bearing has play

Fail 6 Oct 2025 64,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded/undersealed, has already had numerous repairs

Pass 23 May 2019 61,668 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,234 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 53,305 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,709 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,707 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,738 miles

front brakes have a slight immbalance

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,763 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 ELH is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

FJ55 ELH is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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