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LJ05 LXG

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,582 mi
Last recorded141,582 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LXG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 141,582 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box coroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 141,581 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box coroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o\s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Dec 2012 110,276 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f wiper slight worn.

battery insecure.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,276 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f wiper slight worn.

battery insecure.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,625 miles

advise front brake inspection

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

tow bar socket damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2011 91,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise front brake inspection

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,679 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,679 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear lenses damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2009 56,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear lenses damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,258 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 44,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LXG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

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

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