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FJ05 FOV

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,019 mi
Last recorded34,019 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 34,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 33,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 32,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 29,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,328 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 29,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 28,910 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,966 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 27,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,361 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 26,361 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,854 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 22,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,356 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 21,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,127 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,691 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,453 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 19,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Nov 2011 18,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

stickers on windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2011 18,754 miles

stickers on windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,531 miles

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage and all others slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,371 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 15,369 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,068 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 FOV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 FOV registered?

FJ05 FOV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is FJ05 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 FOV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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