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FD05 ZGL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,726 mi
Last recorded104,726 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 104,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,859 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 101,828 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

front low cross member corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,581 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded.

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,139 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 96,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,124 miles

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

Front brake hoses ferules corroded

Front indicators faded

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing swollen (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,388 miles

Front inner wing too chassis lips showing signs of corrosion both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

some surface corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion to inner wing/chassis lips

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,986 miles

inner face of discs corroded

some surface corrosion

wipers poor

Fail 29 Sep 2017 71,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

inner face of discs corroded

some surface corrosion

wipers poor

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,581 miles

Both inner wing too chassis leg lips corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe holed and blowing (7.1.2)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,203 miles

Front tyres getting low

mountings perished

Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Items mounted too dash top (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres getting low

mountings perished

Fail 9 Oct 2014 40,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,707 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,322 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 31,322 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,370 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,370 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,368 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,157 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,769 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,837 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 ZGL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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