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FD05 ZDS

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

52,971 mi
Last recorded52,971 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ZDS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 52,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 49,546 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 48,788 miles

service brake passed on lock criteria,advise brake service

Fail 29 Apr 2024 48,738 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower crossmember/chassis leg support structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point /chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at front lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

service brake passed on lock criteria,advise brake service

Pass 10 May 2023 47,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2023 47,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing near strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 45,988 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 45,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,303 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 42,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,158 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 42,151 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 41,054 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 41,051 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s 222 o/s 212 (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s 223 o/s 192 (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 37,973 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2014 35,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 35,390 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,130 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,121 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,798 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 ZDS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZDS, 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 FD05 ZDS registered?

FD05 ZDS is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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