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FJ05 DNV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,850 mi
Last recorded36,850 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 36,850 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f + n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 36,804 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside and components corroded and undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2024 36,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 35,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,992 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 35,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 34,824 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

general corrosion appearing in the under side of the vehicle

rear tail pipe slightly loose

Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,092 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,435 miles

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,607 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,862 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 24,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1 x exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cracking on outer side wall but no cord visible at time of test

exhaust corroded

n/s marker light not working

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall but no cord visible at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,741 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,928 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls and tread surface

Fail 14 Jan 2013 18,928 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls and tread surface

Pass 28 Jan 2012 15,652 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 15,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,999 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 9,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2009 9,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 8,897 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 DNV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc 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 DNV, 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 DNV registered?

FJ05 DNV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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