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FJ05 DGZ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

56,346 mi
Last recorded56,346 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 56,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,047 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 55,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 50,717 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 50,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,640 miles

Front Central radiator support panel corroded.

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front step corroded.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 50,633 miles

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

Front Central radiator support panel corded

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

Offside Front Front steap corded

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,133 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Radiator support lower panel cored

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

Offside Front Front step cored

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 50,133 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Radiator support lower panel cored

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

Offside Front Front step cored

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,770 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 49,770 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 49,751 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,695 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 49,690 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified Cut open and re welded (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 48,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,427 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 48,427 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 47,897 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 47,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,590 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 47,564 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 45,519 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 45,519 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,226 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 25,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,067 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 20,159 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 20,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,134 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 DGZ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

FJ05 DGZ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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