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FJ55 ELO

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,471 mi
Last recorded42,471 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,471 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 42,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 41,963 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber broken 1 rubber split, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

drivers step corrosion, hole

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,654 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Step corroded to hole

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 41,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Step corroded to hole

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 38,433 miles

washers poor

Fail 12 Sep 2020 38,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

washers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

some of the exhaust rubbers were in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2017 33,091 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 33,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,586 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,231 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,516 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,595 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 11,309 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 ELO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

FJ55 ELO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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