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FJ05 FRX

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,396 mi
Last recorded108,396 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,396 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 108,382 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 107,645 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

front crossmember corroded

silencer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2022 106,759 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tunnel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

front crossmember corroded

silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner sills rusty

wipers have slight smearing

Fail 18 Aug 2021 105,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner sills rusty

underside covered in under sill

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,785 miles

both front inner arches rusty

front jacking points rusty

underside covered in undersill

Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front inner arches rusty

front jacking points rusty

underside covered in undersill

Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,144 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front inner arches rusty

front,centre and rear exhaust rusty

underside covered in undersill

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front inner arches rusty and layed skin pealing

centre exhaust poor condition

front jacking points rusty

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

rear valance rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,540 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear leaf spring mounting points corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,540 miles

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

drivers washer jets weak

rear exhaust box corroded

rear leaf spring mounting points corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,829 miles

both front inner arches rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,359 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,040 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,040 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,667 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 17,667 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 FRX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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