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FJ05 DFG

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,852 mi
Last recorded60,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 60,852 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

both steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2026 60,849 miles

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

both steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch turret. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch turret. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 57,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Visible through inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch turret. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch turret. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,095 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 55,083 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (inner wheel arch and jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (inner wheel arch and jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 51,314 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Lower power steering pipes corroded, across rack.

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside effort low. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 51,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Lower power steering pipes corroded, across rack.

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside effort low. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 48,332 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 48,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face excessively scored due to pad being down to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant low advise top up

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 46,519 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,487 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front windscreen washer misalligned

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

coolant below minimum

exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2018 40,076 miles

slight corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel archs

Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,062 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight corrosion to osf nsf inner wheel archs

all tyres badly perished and split

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,348 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,348 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,359 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

all tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,671 miles

all tyres perished

leveling air bags deflated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,043 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

offside rear lamp broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,683 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,586 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 DFG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJ05 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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