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ME05 GAL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,836 mi
Last recorded60,836 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME05 GAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,836 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2025 59,775 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 58,322 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low then o/s

Pass 4 May 2023 57,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 56,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 54,687 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 57,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 47,699 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 46,376 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,639 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 40,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,759 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2013 33,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,553 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3.5mm

Fail 9 Nov 2012 27,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3.5mm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,104 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 23,916 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 21,010 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 21,010 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,927 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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ME05 GAL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ME05 GAL, 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 ME05 GAL registered?

ME05 GAL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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