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FJ05 DHY

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,955 miles

Front axle front suspension components react spring shackles corrosion all over

Fail 28 May 2026 45,951 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension corroded all over both sides

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

Rear Suspension corroded all over both sides

Pass 27 May 2025 45,362 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 45,351 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 43,982 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front closing panals corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 43,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front cross member area corroded

Nearside Front inner closing panels corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front inner closing panels corroded

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2022 43,227 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 43,227 miles

Exhaust system insecure X3 center rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,112 miles

Offside Front mirror slightly damaged

front wipers slightly lipped and worn

x3 center exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2021 42,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength brake pipe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front cross member area corroded

Offside Front slight damage to mirror

X3 center exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2019 39,368 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on disc faces

Offside Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged

X3 centre exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2019 39,368 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged

X3 centre exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on discs faces

Fail 22 May 2019 39,368 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

X3 centre exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on discs faces

Pass 25 May 2018 36,586 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2018 36,548 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 34,077 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

Fail 16 May 2017 34,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre X3 rubbers (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2016 31,681 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 31,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,062 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 28,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

gear selector stiff to opperate

nearside upper marker lamp not working

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 May 2014 23,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 15,665 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 14,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 6,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 3,993 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 3,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 3,729 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 DHY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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