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FJ55 YMG

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,954 mi
Last recorded49,954 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 49,954 miles

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

UNDER SIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 3 Mar 2025 47,095 miles

Both Inner wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 43,073 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis rail, At front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,524 miles

Front inner wheel arches showing signs corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2023 38,524 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner wheel arches showing signs corrosion

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 34,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/chassis area holed in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 34,600 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill , inner sill , jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot clip insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt / water

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,565 miles

Central Rear stop light has a bulb out

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg has surface corrosion

Offside Rear damage to rear corner

reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Feb 2021 32,552 miles

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

Central Rear stop light has a bulb out

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg has surface corrosion

Offside Rear damage to rear corner

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Feb 2020 31,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,664 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly perished

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All underside of vehicle showing slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 24,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 22,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,897 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,519 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,587 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 15,587 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,592 miles

both rear tyres 9 years old and cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2013 13,577 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

both rear tyres 9 years old and cracked

Pass 27 May 2011 12,923 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bleb to o/s front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,211 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 YMG 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 70.8%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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