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DS05 GFX

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,162 mi
Last recorded190,162 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GFX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 190,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 190,162 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 160,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all exhaust rubbers perished but held by safety straps

nearside mirror damaged slightly and repaired

rear bump stops perished

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Jul 2011 160,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all exhaust rubbers perished but held by safety straps

nearside mirror damaged slightly and repaired

rear bump stops perished

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 155,865 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 155,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 133,421 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes weak

Fail 26 Jul 2008 99,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2008 99,956 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

wiper blades smearing slightly

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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DS05 GFX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DS05 GFX, 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 DS05 GFX registered?

DS05 GFX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is DS05 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 GFX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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