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FJ55 VOB

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,606 mi
Last recorded75,606 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 75,606 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 75,606 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 66,707 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,780 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 57,436 miles

Both front upper inner wheel arches corroded but not structural

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch, close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,208 miles

Both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 57,205 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 57,171 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

all tyres perished and cracked

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel arches

Fail 23 May 2019 57,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

all tyres perished and cracked

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel arches

Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,119 miles

all tyres slightly perished

both front brakes slight bind

corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel arches

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,277 miles

imbalance between parking brakes is close to limit,advise investigation

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres perished

slight binding at offside front wheel

top mountings for intercooler and radiator are in poor condition

various corrosion to inner front wheel arch areas

various underbody components corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2017 56,277 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front suspension strut top mounting,inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

imbalance between parking brakes is close to limit,advise investigation

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres perished

slight binding at offside front wheel

top mountings for intercooler and radiator are in poor condition

various corrosion to inner front wheel arch areas

various underbody components corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,108 miles

frontcrossmember,sump pan and exhaust silencers corroded

nearside front shockabsorber damp

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2016 56,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

frontcrossmember,sump pan and exhaust silencers corroded

nearside front shockabsorber damp

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,329 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,095 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 55,095 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,850 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,290 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 31,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,859 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 VOB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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