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FJ05 FVC

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 44,618 miles

Front crossmember corroded and holed

Front crossmember mounting corroded and holed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 May 2026 44,618 miles

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

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

Front crossmember corroded and holed

Front crossmember mounting corroded and holed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 44,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front crossmember corroded and holed

Front crossmember mounting corroded and holed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 43,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake flexi mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 43,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake flexi mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake flexi mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 41,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 40,215 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underside and components corroded but sealed with underseal

Fail 3 May 2023 40,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various underside and components corroded but sealed with underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2022 37,241 miles

Both front jacking blocks corroded, not within a prescribed area

Both steps heavily corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Front lower radiator carrier corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

Offside front inner wing corroded, not deemed excessive

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 35,329 miles

Front lower radiator carrier corroded, not within a prescribed area

Various prescribed areas have signs of slight corrosion

Various signs of corrosion to vehicle underside, not within prescribed areas

Pass 13 Mar 2020 33,833 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front lower radiator carrier corroded, not within a prescribed area

various signs of slight corrosion to vehicle underside, not within prescribed areas

Pass 21 Nov 2018 39,640 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 39,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake flexi hose mounting corroded away (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,858 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 28,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,194 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 26,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,861 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 20,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,468 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,919 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 15,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 14 Nov 2011 12,981 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 12,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise on both n/s/r tyres perished.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 10,386 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished/split

o/s/f side marker light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 6,088 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 6,088 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,058 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 FVC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 FVC, 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 FVC is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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