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FJ05 FAU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,206 mi
Last recorded44,206 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 44,206 miles

rear exhaust clamp defective but no risk of exhaust failing

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 44,206 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp defective but no risk of exhaust failing

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,112 miles

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 42,503 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 42,350 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inop.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 40,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf springs corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 38,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body: panel missing.

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

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

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

front + rear suspension components slight corrosion.

Fail 28 Jun 2021 38,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body: panel missing.

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

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

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

front + rear suspension components slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,904 miles

FRONT / REAR SUSPENSION UNITS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,704 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,732 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,154 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,103 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise slight noise from nearside front wheelbearing advise early rectification

Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,241 miles

small tear in n/s wiper blade

Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,160 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 FAU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

FJ05 FAU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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