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DX05 MDU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,430 mi
Last recorded69,430 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 MDU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 69,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 67,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,448 miles

Battery tray slight corrosion

Exhaust outer skin corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear near both shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery tray corroding

exhaust outer skin corroding

front chassis legs corrosion

front jacking points corroding

radiator support bracket corroding

reverse lights inop

Fail 20 Jul 2023 66,031 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear near both shackle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery tray corroding

exhaust outer skin corroding

front chassis legs corrosion

front jacking points corroding

radiator support bracket corroding

reverse lights inop

Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both sides rear sills corroding

both upper wheel arches corroding

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Aug 2022 63,023 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front jacking point outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both upper wheel arches corroding

sump pan corroded and minor leak

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,840 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre flat before test ()

Offside door checkstrap bracket cracking

Offside reverse lamp inop

Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,417 miles

Coolant leak slight leak around radiator lower o/s corner . ()

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And Offside front lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split and slightly leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And Offside front upper wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and Offside Rear Lower sill areas outsider the prescribed area and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And offside mid lower sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak on steering system. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,443 miles

Coolant leak minor on radiator ()

Front chassis minor corrossion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both sills corroded outside 30cm prescribed area

Fail 5 Aug 2019 55,443 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected next to battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak minor on radiator ()

Front chassis minor corrossion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both sills corroded outside 30cm prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,221 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 52,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 48,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,579 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,189 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,957 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 33,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,781 miles

nearside front tyre starting to show age cracks in side wall

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to show age cracks in side wall

offside front tyre starting to show age cracks in side wall

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to show age cracks in side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,625 miles

o/s/f tyre on inner edge perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,983 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 11 Jul 2011 23,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,123 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,897 miles

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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DX05 MDU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DX05 MDU, 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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DX05 MDU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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