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FJ55 FEX

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,135 mi
Last recorded94,135 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 94,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 94,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,425 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by radiator support crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake only just met limits,needs attention

Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,212 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 91,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear rear front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,117 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer (front rear axle) (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective OK at the moment (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2nd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3rd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2nd axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2nd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3rd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2nd axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2nd axle (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All power steering metal pipes are corroded - keep under observation (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 83,139 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under the radiator is severely corroded no longer has any strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 2nd axle severe fluctuation and grabbing (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing / wheel arch near the susp. mount 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 2nd axle severe fluctuation and grabbing (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 3rd axle severe fluctuation and low on effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective OK at the moment (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2nd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3rd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2nd axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2nd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3rd axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2nd axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2nd axle (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All power steering metal pipes are corroded - keep under observation (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 81,309 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working side marker by door (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tarret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective side marker (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,305 miles

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear side marker light damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear side marker light damaged

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 74,257 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

all rear tyre side walls slightly perised

Fail 3 Aug 2016

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort rear axle (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort rear axle (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

all rear tyre side walls slightly perised

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,643 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all marker lamps not working

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,462 miles

Exhaust backbox badly corroded

Front cross member surface corrosion

Rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,021 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 41,786 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 FEX 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 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 FEX, 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 FEX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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