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BG05 ZWN

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

227,846 mi
Last recorded227,846 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZWN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 227,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing &wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

OS & NS front chassis corroded

OS central inner sill corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 221,236 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Sep 2017 221,229 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust Deteriated

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Sep 2016 215,354 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 215,349 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 214,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front strut tops bearings slightly tight

Pass 2 Jul 2015 191,103 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front strut tops slightly tight

Pass 21 Mar 2014 159,677 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 159,224 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 149,564 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 149,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2012 143,012 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 145,008 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 135,952 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs.

damage to o/s bodywork.

n/s/f bumper corner loose.

n/s/r tyre scuffed on sidewalls.

o/s/f tyre worn very low.

o/s/r lamp lense broken.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

various oil leaks.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 130,015 miles

exhaust corroded.

tyres scuffed on sidewalls.

various dents and scratches to body panels.

various oil leaks.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 123,675 miles

accident damage to o/s of vehicle

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear indicators faded

slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Feb 2008 115,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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BG05 ZWN is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG05 ZWN, 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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BG05 ZWN is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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