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LJ05 LXD

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,846 mi
Last recorded123,846 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LXD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 123,846 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Top suspension mounting stiff.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 123,846 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Top suspension mounting stiff.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,246 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,664 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,657 miles

both middle exhaust mounting splitting

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 11 Jul 2016 94,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both middle exhaust mounting splitting

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,591 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 80,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,855 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake hose not secured in place

o/s/f brake hose not secured in place

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,855 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f brake hose not secured in place

o/s/f brake hose not secured in place

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Unevenly More So On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre Worn Unevenly More So On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,253 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has some damage.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,637 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,029 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 33,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,954 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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LJ05 LXD is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJ05 LXD, 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 LJ05 LXD registered?

LJ05 LXD is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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