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FJ05 FLB

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,301 mi
Last recorded61,301 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 61,236 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 55,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 52,435 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND POWER STEERING PIPES

UNDERSIDE UNDER SEALED AND WAX OILED REDUCING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,376 miles

N/S/R SECOND AXLE HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY REDUCED

O/S/F INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES

THREE N/S SIDE MARKERS INOPERATIVE

TWO O/S SIDE MARKERS INOPERATIVE

UNDER SEAL ON CHASSIS CAB BRAKE PIPES RESTRICTING INSPECTION OF CONDITION

Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,610 miles

AREAS OF BRAKE PIPES SPRAYED WITH UNDER SEAL PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF CONDITION

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Nearside Rear 2ND AXLE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE REDUCED

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 10 Jul 2019 49,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

AREAS OF BRAKE PIPES SPRAYED WITH UNDER SEAL PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF CONDITION

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Nearside Rear 2ND AXLE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE REDUCED

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,184 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre ring (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

rust to front inner wings

slight rust to under steps

Fail 13 Jul 2018 49,183 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective centre ring (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

rust to front inner wings

slight rust to under steps

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,601 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 41,419 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 41,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 ring mounts missing (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 285 n/s 415 o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger area + jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,857 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 37,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,980 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 32,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,976 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,628 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 26,345 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,767 miles

tyre walls starting to perrish

wipers smear slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2010 24,767 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

tyre walls starting to perrish

wipers smear slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,138 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 16,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,108 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 FLB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLB, 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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FJ05 FLB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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