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WR55 BXU

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

194,989 mi
Last recorded194,989 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 BXU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 194,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/wing at bottom of turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/wing at bottom of turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 184,599 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 184,594 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working front wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear n/s brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 174,558 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2022 163,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not yet within a prescribed area

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2022 163,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not yet within a prescribed area

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 153,825 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre lower exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front o/s c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 9 Sep 2020 144,244 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2020 144,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working front wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust insecure [rubber mountings missing and worn] (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2019 136,718 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing signs of light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 125,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing signs of light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,492 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 92,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,720 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,898 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,166 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,322 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,764 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 31,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,370 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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WR55 BXU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WR55 BXU, 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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WR55 BXU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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