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MC05 XLJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,720 mi
Last recorded28,720 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XLJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 28,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 27,599 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 27,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 26,373 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 25,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,485 miles

Wiper blades worn and starting to smear.

Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,576 miles

Some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,557 miles

Both front tyres perished and age cracked. Date stamp on both tyres 2003. Would urgently advise replacement. 215/70r15 Mich XC Camping tyres fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs have some corrosion and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear most battery securing clamp missing. Battery secure at time of test.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,329 miles

some age cracking to front tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,133 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,928 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,218 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,410 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 17,410 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,897 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 15,897 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,986 miles

n/s/r binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,813 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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MC05 XLJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC05 XLJ, 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 MC05 XLJ registered?

MC05 XLJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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