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BN05 TFE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

147,738 mi
Last recorded147,738 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TFE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 147,738 miles

Steering gaitor split

Fail 2 Aug 2017 147,732 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal on inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch multiple areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Leaf spring cracked broken at rear shackle (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle floor (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside inner sill.

offside rear lamp damaged but not affecting operation

steering column shaft gaiter split

Fail 20 Jun 2017 147,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,188 miles

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 120,188 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported 4 rubber mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shorting when indicators and side lights on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense broken but not showing white light (1.1.A.3d)

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on front inner wheel arches

front and o/s/r indicators slightly discoloured

slight damage to o/s/r lamp cluster

slight oil leak on engine

slight seepage on clutch master cylinder

Pass 16 Jul 2014 115,309 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch slave cylinder showing signs of a leak

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s wide angle mirror smashed and mirror cover insecure

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 15 Jul 2014 115,309 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

clutch slave cylinder showing signs of a leak

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s wide angle mirror smashed and mirror cover insecure

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 110,493 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,384 miles

advisories as per fail sheet

Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,382 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,919 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 99,919 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to centre front seat

Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2010 94,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,734 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 88,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,670 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 74,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 21 May 2008 74,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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BN05 TFE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 BN05 TFE, 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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BN05 TFE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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