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FJ05 FZZ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,979 mi
Last recorded44,979 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 44,979 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

rear section of handbrake cable fraying on o/s

Fail 12 May 2025 44,919 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch where brake hose mounts, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on inside, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

rear section of handbrake cable fraying on o/s

Pass 21 May 2024 43,735 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear section is fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all four tyres are stress cracked on outer sidewalls and are 10 years old - 2014

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Pass 15 May 2023 42,875 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear section (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - bracket for hose/pipe join (1.1.21 (e) (i))

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Pass 24 May 2022 41,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis where brake hose pipe/hose join (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wipers are smearing slightly

Fail 20 May 2022 41,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis where brake hose pipe/hose join (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 28 May 2021 39,857 miles

ABS pump mounting bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 39,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ABS pump support bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle under side corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 39,614 miles

ABS pump mounting bracket heavily corroded and crumbing

Front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,465 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 36,465 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 15 Aug 2017 33,323 miles

power steering pipes on rack corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,212 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 32,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,153 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,944 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 25,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 25,758 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,691 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system rusty

front cross member very rusty

no reflectors on bike rack

off side and near side front brake discs very rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2012 20,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system rusty

front cross member very rusty

no reflectors on bike rack

off side and near side front brake discs very rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs rusty

wiper blades in poor condition

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 FZZ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

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

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