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FJ05 FZB

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,137 mi
Last recorded48,137 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,137 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,430 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,705 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 38,246 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 38,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 38,202 miles

service light on

Fail 31 Aug 2022 38,184 miles

Brake inadequately mounted offside front brake hoses severely affected by excessive corrosion at body end (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced offside front inner wheel arch arch area within 30cm of front subframe offside front mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

service light on

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,957 miles

slight binding at offside front wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,477 miles

under cab corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2020 36,477 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster defective (4.1.2 (a))

offside number plate light inoperative

rear indicators flashing pale orange

service light on

under cab corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,565 miles

offside front headlight aim on lower limit - adjuster at stop

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounts perished/splitting

service light on

various surface corrosion in front wheel arch areas

Fail 20 Aug 2019 35,565 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front headlight aim on lower limit - adjuster at stop

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounts perished/splitting

service light on

various surface corrosion in front wheel arch areas

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,357 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

offside headlight aim on lower limit.adjuster at stop

underbody corrosion starting

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,592 miles

engine sump rusty possible seepage?

headlamp aims on lower limits

off side front shock absorber damp

slight parking brake imbalance

surface rust starting to appear on various wheel arch positions

tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,641 miles

headlamp adjusters poor

headlamp aims on lower limits

rear flasher colours poor

Fail 20 Sep 2016 32,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp adjusters poor

headlamp aims on lower limits

rear flasher colours poor

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,609 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

headlamp aims on lower limit

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

reverse light inoperative

under cab corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2015 32,609 miles

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

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

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

headlamp aims on lower limit

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear indicator flashing pale orange

reverse light inoperative

under cab corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,107 miles

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front and nearside rear tyres lightly perished

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2013 29,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,377 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,969 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,866 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 FZB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FZB, 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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What year was FJ05 FZB registered?

FJ05 FZB is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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