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FJ05 FCU

2005 Fiat Hymer

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,894 mi
Last recorded60,894 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Hymer42,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FCU
MakeFiat
ModelHymer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 60,894 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,065 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 54,982 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 54,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 53,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap broken but sealing

Fail 3 Mar 2023 53,007 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test the wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap broken but sealing

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,911 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 49,540 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front inner wheel arch area's corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe joint areas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch areas nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

lower rear gearbox mount deteriorating

under body and chassis general corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2018 46,989 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe joint areas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch areas nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner step areas corroding

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

lower rear gearbox mount deteriorating

under body and chassis general corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,998 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area's in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside & offside step/out rigger area's

corrosion to offside front chassis area's

nearside front inner wheel arch area's are corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2017 43,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area's in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside & offside step/out rigger area's

corrosion to offside front chassis area's

nearside front inner wheel arch area's are corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,861 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 45,860 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,799 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 41,792 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,312 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 40,312 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 36,778 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 36,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,306 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

one plate light not working

Pass 31 May 2012 29,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,007 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,387 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,170 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Hymer?

Based on 25,281 MOT tests across 1,779 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
2,495
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,779
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 531
Headlamp aim too low 354
Brake pipe excessively corroded 299
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 282
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 267
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FJ05 FCU is a 2005 Fiat Hymer in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Hymer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 42,947 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 Hymer fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 531 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 FCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Hymer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Hymer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ05 FCU is a 2005 Fiat Hymer, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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