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FH05 XLF

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XLF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 105,715 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 105,713 miles

Central Brake rod insecure to pivot locking device (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached spring assister missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting X member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 94,243 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,237 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame rails in engine bay, also radiator support bar/cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 87,236 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame rails in engine bay, also radiator support bar/cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,292 miles

Central Front cross member corroded

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sub frame mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 82,288 miles

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

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

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

Central Front cross member corroded

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sub frame mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,897 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

Fail 3 Jan 2019 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER / LEAF SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL / LEAF SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER / LEAF SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL / LEAF SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs faces slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking up slightly on sidewall

rear body closing panel slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 81,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs faces slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking up slightly on sidewall

rear body closing panel slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,828 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracked slightly

offside number plate light lense missing

Fail 23 Jul 2015 76,828 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracked slightly

offside number plate light lense missing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,519 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish/crack

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play felt at o/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,550 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2012 61,549 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,246 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,008 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,164 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,902 miles

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

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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FH05 XLF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH05 XLF, 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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FH05 XLF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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