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FJ05 DLV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

47,354 mi
Last recorded47,354 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 DLV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 47,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2026 47,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill /inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassi rail 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 inner arch holed wear inner wing meets strut cone (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake and service low effort

Pass 28 Jul 2025 45,314 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 44,836 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 43,275 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 43,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,654 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Leaf spring (both side )

Fail 19 Jul 2022 42,647 miles

Front Upper Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Leaf spring (both side )

Pass 12 Jul 2021 42,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts/poor in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion forming on underside structure and components

forward lower steel body sills corroded.nearside front weak close to prescribed areas

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,198 miles

rear load sensing valve slightly stiff

scattered underside corrosion around front area

Fail 4 Aug 2020 41,179 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/r sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear load sensing valve slightly stiff

scattered underside corrosion around front area

Pass 6 Jun 2019 40,822 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 40,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 60-70% n/s/r lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,810 miles

power steering res close to min

slight front brake fluctuation

Fail 12 Mar 2018 39,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r park brake low effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 70% n/s/r very slow (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

power steering res close to min

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 16 Jan 2017 38,531 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 38,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,560 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,178 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 21,178 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 17 Mar 2012 17,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,941 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 14,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,839 miles

wipers worn

Pass 14 Mar 2009 6,608 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

wiperblades worn

Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,374 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 DLV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

FJ05 DLV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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