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DX05 MXS

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,908 mi
Last recorded152,908 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 MXS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 152,908 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 152,908 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 146,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 146,337 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 139,642 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 139,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x3 exhaust mountings (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement formost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,867 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall has slight cracks

Fail 16 Sep 2014 124,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 116,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

middle exhaust box corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2013 116,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

middle exhaust box corroded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,270 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 111,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 106,859 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2011 106,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 82,039 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 82,024 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre below limit

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,114 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 MXS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MXS, 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 DX05 MXS registered?

DX05 MXS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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