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FJ05 FRL

2005 Fiat Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,499 mi
Last recorded84,499 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Motorcaravan35,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FRL
MakeFiat
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,499 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,312 miles

Front POWER STEERIG PIPE/HOSE CORRODED

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 83,527 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,256 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 76,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut leg turret (see chalk mark) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut leg turret (see chalk mark) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

heater hose rubbing on master cylinder

near side cab end corroding (see chalk mark)

near side front side marker not working

off side chassis rail /cab end holed and corroded to excess (see chalk mark )

off side font inner wing / inner arch holed and corroded

off side rear side marker not working

power steering pipes on rack starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,231 miles

both front inner wings slight corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2021 75,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link rod broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,683 miles

n/s/r marker light/ inop

Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r marker light/ inop

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,310 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,512 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,106 miles

o/s/rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,251 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 35,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 35,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,313 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorcaravan?

Based on 5,061 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
2,061
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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FJ05 FRL is a 2005 Fiat Motorcaravan in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 35,653 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 FRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ05 FRL registered?

FJ05 FRL is a 2005 Fiat Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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