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FJ55 FGA

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,668 mi
Last recorded84,668 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 84,668 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened include subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened include axle beam and both leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,166 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill but not with in 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle beam including both spring leaf corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 80,099 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill but not with in 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle beam including both spring leaf corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 76,209 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,164 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 75,158 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

o/s/f inner chassis leg by radiator support corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,690 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also slightly stretched (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack X 2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Fail 25 Sep 2019 74,637 miles

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also slightly stretched (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack X 2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,834 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 70,802 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills cab area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

subframes rad support and suspension coroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,977 miles

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

slight corrosion on sills & inner arches

Fail 28 Sep 2017 62,977 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake grabbing slightly

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

Offside side marker light out

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills showing signs of corrosion (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches near flexi mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches near strut showing signs of corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,563 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 60,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,287 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,450 miles

power steering pipes corroded around steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,189 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,250 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 28 Sep 2011 35,032 miles

1 x Exhaust mounting rubber snapped

Drain pipe bracket insecure

Drain pipe leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,032 miles

1 x Exhaust mounting rubber snapped

Drain pipe bracket insecure

Drain pipe leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,635 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,771 miles

exhaust rubber bracket perishing.

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 FGA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FGA, 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 FGA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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