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WR55 PHJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

187,054 mi
Last recorded187,054 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 PHJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 187,054 miles

Front shock absorbers slight leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 187,045 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front shock absorbers slight leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 179,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 168,707 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 161,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 161,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / step to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / step step to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 160,782 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 160,779 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 159,751 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 159,750 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 158,969 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 158,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch rear of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 157,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 157,786 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))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 156,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished .

Pass 2 Aug 2016 155,704 miles

Offside parking brake effort low

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 155,701 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 155,387 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front indicators faded

o/s/f lower swivel has play

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2015 155,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front indicators faded

o/s/f lower swivel has play

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2011 136,771 miles

front indicators faded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 136,769 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front indicators faded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,449 miles

1 x handbrake rod support bracket loose

1 x o/s/f flexi hose slightly worn on support ring

bad crack & stonechip in windscreen under n/s wiper blade

chip in windscreen zone A on limit

front pad wear sensor wiring broken

o/s screenwasher not working very well

outer front brake pads worn to limit but unable to see inner pads - best to renew

Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,177 miles

load valve dosen't move under pressure but isn't seized

o/s/f washer jet poor

rear leaf springs look weak

vehicle has alot of weight on the n/s

Fail 26 Nov 2009 88,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

load valve dosen't move under pressure but isn't seized

o/s/f washer jet poor

Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,447 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2008 58,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads low

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 PHJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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