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FJ05 FMU

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,616 mi
Last recorded23,616 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FMU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 23,616 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

exhaust box corroded

under sealed under side

Fail 25 Jun 2026 23,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

underside coated in under seal

Pass 16 Jun 2025 22,460 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

under sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2024 21,629 miles

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

corrosion on front suspension components

exhaust box outer skin corroded

under sealed

Pass 17 May 2023 20,696 miles

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

exhaust outer skin corroded

o/s/f .slight corroded on inner step

Pass 23 May 2022 19,897 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 18,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 18,157 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 16,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,780 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,554 miles

O/S INNER C.V BOOT

O/S/R BRAKE BIND

Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 10,966 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)

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

both wipers split

Pass 24 Oct 2011 8,715 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 7,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 5,471 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2010 4,800 miles

Offside upper exterior mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 3,474 miles

o/s inner c/v boot split

surface corrosion to front brake disc

Pass 15 Jan 2008 2,484 miles

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

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 FMU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

FJ05 FMU is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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