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FJ05 JAO

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,508 mi
Last recorded62,508 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 62,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 61,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 58,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,331 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,995 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 56,995 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Aug 2017 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure whole lamp insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,638 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 55,638 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,233 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 53,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,877 miles

front crossmember corroded

headlamps have beam deflectors on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,458 miles

power streeing pipes corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,949 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 35,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,646 miles

handbrake lever nearly to extent of travel

Fail 15 Jul 2009 29,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever nearly to extent of travel

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,071 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 JAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

FJ05 JAO is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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