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MJ05 YBG

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,274 mi
Last recorded105,274 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YBG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 105,274 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front bracket corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible front spring shackle mounting cracked (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,160 miles

Centre high level stop lamp not working

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF inner and outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

NSR and OSR spring mountings corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 84,159 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Centre high level stop lamp not working

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF inner and outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

NSR and OSR spring mountings corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,965 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

drivers seat padding damaged

nearside and offside heavy and sig corrosion under wheel arch

Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,965 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

drivers seat padding damaged

nearside and offside heavy and sig corrosion under wheel arch

Pass 30 May 2013 64,945 miles

noise nearside rear wheel

offside rear tyre uneaven wer (flat spot)

Pass 24 May 2012 57,829 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 47,695 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

plastic covering arches

rear floor arae covered with ply lining

rear side walls on tyres cracking

Fail 25 May 2010 36,841 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 36,841 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,562 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 22,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MJ05 YBG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ05 YBG, 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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MJ05 YBG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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