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FD05 ZBX

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

40,352 mi
Last recorded40,352 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ZBX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 40,352 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met

underside coated with rust-proofing

Fail 29 May 2026 40,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 39,607 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous repair patches. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous repair patches. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 16 May 2025 39,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous repair patches. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous repair patches. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 39,395 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Battery Tray + Mounting Area Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Of Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Of Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively + Spare Wheel Carrier (6.1.6 (a))

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 39,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bottom Of Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill/Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring Turret Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill/Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All Suspension Components Corroded

Battery Tray Corroded + Mounting Area

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Of Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Of Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively + Spare Wheel Carrier (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 37,342 miles

All Suspension Components Are Corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock Turret + Wheel Arch Various Places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock Turret + Wheel Arch Various Places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath Battery Tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar Mounting + Spare Wheel Holder Corroded

Fail 31 May 2022 37,338 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch Holed + Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All Suspension Components Are Corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock Turret + Wheel Arch Various Places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock Turret + Wheel Arch Various Places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath Battery Tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar Mounting + Spare Wheel Holder Corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 37,337 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at cross-member attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and cross-members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,272 miles

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

both rear light lenses cracked

corrosion to suspension components/mountings

corrosion to under side

oil leak

tow bar bracket/mounts corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 36,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch back of arch/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch behind brake flexies /subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 70 15C on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill/floor corroded ALL WELDING TO BE LEFT CLEAN FOR INSPECTION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 22'' (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear trye perishing side wall

both rear light lenses cracked

corrosion to suspension components/mountings

corrosion to under side

oil leak

tow bar bracket/mounts corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear suspension and mountings slight corrosion

hand brake cables greased

slight corrosion to various areas underneath

tow bar and brackets heavily corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 35,423 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch x2 and front chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear top side marker light insecure

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear suspension and mountings slight corrosion

hand brake cables corroded

slight corrosion to various areas underneath

tow bar and brackets heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 31,207 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perrished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 31,191 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perrished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 28,320 miles

Central Rear hand brake cables rusty but not frayed

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisie but no play

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front chassis leg corroded wear front cross member bolts to

engine oil leak ( rocker cover)

front cross member rusty

pas pipes on the rack rusty

rusty clutch pipe

tow bar rusty and brackets

Fail 17 May 2017 28,318 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch holed at the top (6.1.A.1)

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

Central Rear hand brake cables rusty but not frayed

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisie but no play

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front chassis leg corroded wear front cross member bolts to

engine oil leak ( rocker cover)

front cross member rusty

pas pipes on the rack rusty

rusty clutch pipe

tow bar rusty and brackets

Pass 11 May 2016 28,074 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 28,074 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2015 25,150 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 25,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 23,334 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres are heavily perished

Fail 21 May 2014 23,314 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres are heavily perished

Pass 14 May 2013 21,212 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls.

nearside front brake has slight bind when rotated by hand.

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall.

Fail 13 May 2013 21,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls.

nearside front brake has slight bind when rotated by hand.

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall.

Pass 16 May 2012 19,842 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 18,231 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

pas pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

clutch hydraulic pipe slight corrosion

pas pipe slight corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2009 14,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steel clutch pipe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,542 miles

steel clutch pipe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,848 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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FD05 ZBX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 FD05 ZBX, 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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FD05 ZBX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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