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FJ55 ELV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,666 mi
Last recorded30,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 30,666 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 28,726 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 28,726 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 28,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 28,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 27,018 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts surface rust also engine mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 26,065 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and mounts and engine mount, front lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 26,057 miles

Exhaust system insecure all exhaust rubber brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and mounts and engine mount, front lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 24,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 23,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 21,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 20,840 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 19,486 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 17,082 miles

all tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2014 14,747 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake grabbing

underbody wax oiled

x4 tyres cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 13,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

corrosion to radiator support

exhaust rubbers split

n/s/f brake slightly grabbing

n/s/r brake slightly grabbing

x4 tyre walls splitting

Fail 26 Nov 2013 13,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

corrosion to radiator support

exhaust rubbers split

n/s/f brake slightly grabbing

n/s/r brake slightly grabbing

x4 tyre walls splitting

Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,179 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 11,880 miles

radiator support corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 9,904 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 7,132 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 4,591 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 4,591 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 ELV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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