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FJ05 DFY

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,723 mi
Last recorded63,723 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 DFY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 63,723 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated not leaking at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 60,757 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 60,756 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,245 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 59,243 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 57,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,175 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis brace holding spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,158 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret/inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flexi mount area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret/inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis brace holding spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2020 54,949 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 51,484 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 47,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 42,921 miles

Rear tires perished

Pass 5 May 2016 37,509 miles

both front tyres starting to perish/cut in outer part of tread

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,876 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 34,831 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 30,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 28,135 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,588 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 19,641 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 19,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,285 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 9,614 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 DFY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

FJ05 DFY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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