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FJ05 DFA

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

43,379 mi
Last recorded43,379 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 43,379 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 43,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch at jack point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

osr side marker light inop

Pass 4 Apr 2025 38,818 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2025 38,818 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side snapped on roller/ inside cable (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/floor step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side snapped on roller/snapped on roller (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 35,444 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 35,444 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,474 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 31,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 28,589 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 28,589 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,722 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,634 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,119 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 20,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 15,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Under-body / Suspension / Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 15,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis / Under-body / Suspension / Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 15,381 miles

Exhaust corroded / deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front chassis leg areas corroded

Front chassis outriggers corroded

Offside rear chassis area surface corrosion

Rear spring mounting brackets corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 14,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,041 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 11,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,880 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 8,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 5,871 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 3,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 3,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 2,923 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 1,051 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27 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 DFA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

FJ05 DFA is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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