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LF55 EFT

2005 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,098 mi
Last recorded129,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 EFT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 129,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2026 129,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working Outline markers not working with position light switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 126,421 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 126,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 122,307 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,936 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 118,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,729 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 116,726 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,132 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 114,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,636 miles

CLUTCH NOISE

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 110,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

CLUTCH NOISE

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,180 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 106,180 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,881 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 100,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,729 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 71,077 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 71,077 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,534 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,482 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,202 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 42,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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LF55 EFT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF55 EFT, 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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LF55 EFT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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