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FJ55 YLK

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,251 mi
Last recorded68,251 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 68,251 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 68,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 8 May 2025 67,468 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 67,468 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,511 miles

Front suspension arms corroded but not excessive

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 66,510 miles

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

Front suspension arms corroded but not excessive

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

bolt on radiator x member excessivley corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on the inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to the front bolt on cross section which holds the radiator in place

Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,256 miles

Offside Front corrosion forming on the inner wing under the bonnet

corrosion forming on the front bolt on cross member which holds the radiator

Fail 21 Mar 2022 63,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in the tyre showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front corrosion forming on the inner wing under the bonnet

corrosion forming on the front bolt on cross member which holds the radiator

Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,356 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front corrosion to the front cross section which holds the radiator

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/ suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/ suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,206 miles

Front cross section which holds the radiator corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,353 miles

Front corrosion to the cross member

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,264 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 43,264 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,843 miles

exhaust box outer caseing started to corod

exhaust rubber mount rings started to split

front axle brake clips rubbing on discs

slight trace of oil on sump bung

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,976 miles

front brake clips touching brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,501 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,169 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 20,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 15,850 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 YLK is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

FJ55 YLK is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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