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FJ05 FOM

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

149,908 mi
Last recorded149,908 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FOM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 149,908 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 149,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 149,400 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2024 148,813 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Mounting corroded out of floor and or crossmember (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength NSF inner wing, wheel arch, strut top, inner arch etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing, wheel arch, strut top etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF inner wing, wheel arch, strut top, inner arch etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle has had a multitude of previous repairs, many of these repairs have been heavily coated with underseal, meaning that full assessment of the repairs are impractical, (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 148,718 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 143,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 135,784 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 135,681 miles

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

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting multiple points within chasis and cross members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within multiple point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting multiple points within chasis and cross members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within multiple points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 131,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2019 124,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 19 Apr 2019 124,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 13 Mar 2019 123,710 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to nearside flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking oil excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables slightly sticking (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Front wiper blade insecure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 116,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 116,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released bulb fitted wrong (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 107,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,706 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,092 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,801 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,978 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,003 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 10,337 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 FOM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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