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WA05 ELJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,496 mi
Last recorded123,496 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 ELJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 123,496 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 123,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 120,006 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 118,239 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,340 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 117,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 116,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 115,948 miles

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

rear tyres slightly deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near sub frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 113,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,225 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 111,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Pipe/Hose mounting corroded off. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret outside bottom (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,344 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,013 miles

O/S/R Brake Slightly Binding On.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,951 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,454 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,418 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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WA05 ELJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WA05 ELJ, 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 WA05 ELJ registered?

WA05 ELJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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