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FJ05 FCV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,853 mi
Last recorded43,853 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 43,853 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 43,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front chassis leg heavily corroded not in prescribed area

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

Pass 22 May 2025 42,002 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 41,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 38,386 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 38,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 37,997 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and holed o/s 30cm both front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 37,997 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and holed o/s 30cm both front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 36,929 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,149 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,213 miles

exhaust system corroded, no leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2017 31,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded, no leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2016 30,211 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded, no exhaust leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,213 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,283 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 21,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 19,791 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,048 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 10,333 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 FCV 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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

FJ05 FCV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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