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YE55 VJJ

2005 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,676 mi
Last recorded180,676 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB101,943 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VJJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 18 Jtd LWB
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 180,676 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 180,668 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2012 161,610 miles

Oil leak

Rear doors won't shut securely into top catches

Fail 21 Nov 2012 161,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror cover insecure

Offside front CV gaiter loose

Oil leak

Rear doors won't shut securely into top catches

Pass 24 Nov 2011 144,796 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2011 144,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 119,257 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 119,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 93,781 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 93,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB?

Based on 741 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
11,165
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 22
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YE55 VJJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 101,943 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 18 Jtd LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE55 VJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE55 VJJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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