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FJ05 FHG

2005 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,175 mi
Last recorded78,175 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Auto-trail Fiat33,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FHG
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,175 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 78,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front cross member corroded

slight corrosion on both door steps

Pass 12 Oct 2024 75,935 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 73,631 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,945 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,800 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,780 miles

power steering pipes starting to corrode (metal)

Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,684 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))

power steering pipes starting to corrode (metal)

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,274 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,997 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 57,118 miles

advice on slight brake jugdder at brake pedal and further look at brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,991 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,119 miles

advice keep eye on front tyers

Pass 14 Mar 2010 39,145 miles

keep eye on both front tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,150 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Fiat?

Based on 3,261 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
brake binding 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
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FJ05 FHG is a 2005 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 33,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Auto-trail Fiat fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 FHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Fiat typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Auto-trail Fiat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ05 FHG registered?

FJ05 FHG is a 2005 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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