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FJ05 DGU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,084 mi
Last recorded51,084 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,001 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 51,000 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 50,999 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner side of both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,199 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded outside prescribed areas.

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

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Fail 24 Aug 2023 50,199 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front inner wheel arches corroded outside prescribed areas.

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

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 48,803 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 Aug 2022 48,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and showing cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion front offside and front nearside chassis

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 40,139 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,639 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 30,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,704 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,872 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding outside prescribed areas

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 20,872 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding outside prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 15,722 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 12,867 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,867 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,735 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,948 miles

Slight lump in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 May 2010 8,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 7,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,794 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 DGU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

FJ05 DGU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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