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FJ05 DBV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,764 mi
Last recorded38,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 DBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 38,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 38,751 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,512 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 38,264 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,944 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 36,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 36,567 miles

front indicator bulbs slightly discolored

slight corrosion to front jacking points and front inner wheel arches

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,429 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,403 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,364 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,123 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,895 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 24,883 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,364 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

high level brake light inop.

o/s mirror cracked.

o/s//f tyre on legal limit.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 19,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 17,368 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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FJ05 DBV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ05 DBV, 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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FJ05 DBV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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