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ML05 EYZ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

178,950 mi
Last recorded178,950 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 EYZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 178,950 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 178,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 163,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 158,331 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 158,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 151,225 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 151,220 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 144,768 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 144,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 137,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 131,365 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake lazy

o/s/f top strut mount notchy

Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,162 miles

n/s/r tyre lightly out of shape

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 125,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre lightly out of shape

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,751 miles

corrosion starting at rear

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,340 miles

both front brakes slight judder

Fail 8 Apr 2014 103,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front brakes slight judder

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f/cv boot twisted

Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f/cv boot twisted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,713 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,713 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,312 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 70,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,356 miles

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

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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ML05 EYZ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ML05 EYZ, 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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ML05 EYZ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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