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AP53 CJS

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CJS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 70,170 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 66,951 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,257 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 58,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,632 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,727 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,178 miles

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,893 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 39,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 35,596 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,126 miles

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

exhaust hangers at centre section slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,495 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

centre section exhaust hangers slightly perished

tail section exhaust hanger slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,310 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,183 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 May 2012 19,141 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,738 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 10,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,730 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 8,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

three exhaust mountings split but safety band round mountings holding exhaust up

Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,732 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 7,732 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AP53 CJS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP53 CJS, 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 AP53 CJS registered?

AP53 CJS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AP53 CJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 CJS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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