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WJ55 BTE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,948 mi
Last recorded40,948 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 40,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion to lower steps

sump pan corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 40,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion to lower steps

sump pan corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 39,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,887 miles

Nearside Front inner sill/lower step area slight corrosion

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arch areas corroded (not prescribed areas

sump pan slight corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2024 38,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing outer tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 35,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 34,319 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 32,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 30,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 24,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 20,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 19,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,246 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 18,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,069 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 9,634 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,634 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,235 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 5,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,333 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 BTE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc 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 WJ55 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

WJ55 BTE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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