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W8 BFT

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,564 mi
Last recorded63,564 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 BFT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,564 miles

exhaust has had a repair but not leaking

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 61,056 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,608 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 51,608 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of subframe (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill

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

Offside side marker light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,664 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 44,807 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,132 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,759 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,380 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 34,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,205 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,001 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 21,001 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,660 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 15,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,611 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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W8 BFT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W8 BFT, 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 W8 BFT registered?

W8 BFT is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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