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FJ55 EMV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,959 mi
Last recorded50,959 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,959 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 50,959 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,075 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,535 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 43,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,801 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 40,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 37,853 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,455 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 35,801 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 35,801 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 33,831 miles

Front and rear all tyre sidewalls perished/ cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2017 32,951 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,951 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread perished/ cracked

Offside Front tyre tread perished/ cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2016 30,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread perished/ cracked

Offside Front tyre tread perished/ cracked

Pass 6 May 2016 29,555 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 29,555 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,521 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Possible fuel leak around pump area

Fail 13 Apr 2015 27,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wheel binding

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Possible fuel leak around pump area

Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,746 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

surface corrosion all steering and suspension parts and all four discs due to standing but still o/k

Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,908 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all exhaust rubbers in very poor condition

middle box in poor condition

slight binding near/side fron t brake

wipers in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2013 24,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all exhaust rubbers in very poor condition

middle box in poor condition

slight binding near/side fron t brake

wipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,297 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 23,297 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,883 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,283 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 EMV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

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

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