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FJ05 FHR

2005 Auto-trail Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,073 mi
Last recorded55,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Auto-trail Ducato29,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FHR
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 55,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 55,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 55,048 miles

Nearside 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 Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,560 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 52,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Axle 1 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Other rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both axles (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both axles (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 49,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both axles (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both axles (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,019 miles

Offside Rear rear brake disc face corroded

all 4 rear tyres perished

park brake only just met effort to pass

Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine/under covers

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,968 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside next to jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering and suspension components corroded including sub-frame

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perishing nearside and offside

Fail 9 Apr 2018 38,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside next to jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering and suspension components corroded including sub-frame

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perishing nearside and offside

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering and suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,536 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,198 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 29,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 26,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 20,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,282 miles

Exhaust rings perished

Hand brakes moves very lttle

Fail 7 Mar 2009 17,282 miles

Exhaust rings perished

Hand brakes moves very lttle

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,015 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Ducato?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,886
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 31
brake binding 29
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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FJ05 FHR is a 2005 Auto-trail Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Auto-trail Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 29,990 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 Auto-trail Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 FHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FJ05 FHR registered?

FJ05 FHR is a 2005 Auto-trail Ducato, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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