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WJ55 BSU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,776 mi
Last recorded130,776 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 BSU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 130,776 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 130,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty does not stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 123,831 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 123,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 115,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,567 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 110,561 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,503 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,327 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 100,327 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Brake hose mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,856 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,071 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,124 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch area excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 11 Dec 2017 81,124 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front inner wheel arch area excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 72,170 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2016 66,699 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,298 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,490 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 18,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,088 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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WJ55 BSU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WJ55 BSU, 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 WJ55 BSU registered?

WJ55 BSU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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