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ML05 JVF

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,021 mi
Last recorded105,021 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 105,021 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,824 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 98,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded within 30cm of rear spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 97,176 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery tray excessive corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2021 97,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear quarter panel damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery tray excessive corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2020 96,658 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight damage

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,616 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Quarter panel slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,184 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear body trim loose

battery tray corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on the inside edge

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 94,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

Offside body trim loose

battery tray corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,141 miles

brake discs surface corrosion

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,681 miles

both front chassis sections corroded

o/s handbrake efficiency weak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 88,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front chassis sections corroded

o/s handbrake efficiency weak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,705 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 85,705 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,743 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 82,743 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,430 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,408 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,240 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 59,240 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,165 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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ML05 JVF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVF, 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 JVF is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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