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WJ55 BSV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,137 mi
Last recorded85,137 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 BSV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,900 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2023 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front rad crossmember corroded

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,151 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive stering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Below step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,901 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 61,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,896 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 57,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective x 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 54,922 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 54,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 57,569 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 48,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,850 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 43,312 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 43,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front cross member corroded

front exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,112 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 29,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 24,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light one bulb not working,one bulb dim

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,276 miles

high level brake light one bulb not working,one bulb dim

Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,721 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 BSV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BSV, 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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WJ55 BSV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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