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C5 HFW

2005 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,435 mi
Last recorded69,435 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan30,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HFW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorcaravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 69,435 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skins corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis welded both side undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

general age related corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,762 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage union to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2024 68,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking mount at back of engine bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg /inner wing by engine bed mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg / inner wing by engine bed mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of complete structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor area covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor area covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes covered in grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 67,048 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 67,030 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 65,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 61,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged leaking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,850 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2020 58,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 58,268 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

Fail 9 May 2019 58,255 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearside front, middle floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting offside front chassis under wheel arch at brake hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting offside front, middle floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis under wheel arch at brake hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

trim covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,014 miles

All power steering pipes corroded to rack

Front Brake flexi mounts corroded - inner wing both sides

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides - inner (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides - inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 16 May 2017 48,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 48,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both inner sills /floor sections coroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,043 miles

brake test weight taken from brake tester 2730kg

exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

offside rear brake slightly binding

trim covers fitted to outer sill obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,508 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2015 43,501 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,353 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,261 miles

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

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

advisory rear brake imbalance of twenty five percent

Pass 24 Mar 2012 28,311 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 25,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,902 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan?

Based on 3,768 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
1,995
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
brake binding 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Headlamp aim too low 45
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 37
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C5 HFW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 30,920 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 HFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C5 HFW is a 2005 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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