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FJ05 FBO

2005 Fiat Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,699 mi
Last recorded51,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Motorcaravan35,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FBO
MakeFiat
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 51,699 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 51,688 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,630 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 51,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,617 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 51,596 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,498 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,514 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,148 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 34,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,505 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight rumble

Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,857 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 29,857 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 23,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,607 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,985 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,820 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorcaravan?

Based on 5,061 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
2,061
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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FJ05 FBO is a 2005 Fiat Motorcaravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 35,653 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 FBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ05 FBO registered?

FJ05 FBO is a 2005 Fiat Motorcaravan, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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