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FJ05 DDV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,234 mi
Last recorded98,234 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 DDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,234 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 98,234 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member fixing surround corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wing cross member mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 90,177 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 90,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 82,552 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 76,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,734 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 73,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 73,145 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tuning box removed (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

run out on front service brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,394 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside inner sill corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,584 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab sill (5.2.6)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,169 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,846 miles

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

offside body marker lights not working

Fail 11 Jul 2013 52,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

offside body marker lights not working

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,488 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 49,488 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake disc inner faces corroded

offside body marker lights not working

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,160 miles

Both rear outer handbrake cables corroded

Engine oil sump corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2011 44,160 miles

Both rear outer handbrake cables corroded

Engine oil sump corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,627 miles

All exhaust mounting arms corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,030 miles

n/s/f side marker lamp broken

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,922 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DDV 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 72%.

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 FJ05 DDV, 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 FJ05 DDV registered?

FJ05 DDV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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