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FJ05 FEH

2005 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,947 mi
Last recorded50,947 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan36,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FEH
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 50,947 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 50,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,717 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 49,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,279 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 47,244 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2022 46,558 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to front cross member mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,779 miles

sump badly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 43,779 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sump badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,546 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 40,540 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 35,979 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 35,978 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,411 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 31,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2017 29,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion front sub frame and offside rear end of sub frame mounting prescribed area

corrosion hand brake cable

parking brake effort near limit

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,974 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 May 2016 24,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 22,495 miles

surface corrossion on variouse positions underneath

Pass 28 May 2014 18,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,402 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 13,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,705 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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FJ05 FEH is a 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 36,044 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 FEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FJ05 FEH registered?

FJ05 FEH is a 2005 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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