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PJ05 JWG

2005 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,938 mi
Last recorded97,938 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 JWG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 97,938 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front radiator bracket corroded

has surface rust

Fail 14 Dec 2022 97,938 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front radiator bracket corroded

has surface rust

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,496 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front of leaf spring mounting has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of leaf spring mounting has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded in areas, but not considered excessive

Fail 3 Dec 2021 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing Lower part of bush and nut missing through suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nut loose? (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded to outside / patch on inner sill near outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower chassis rail behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete sill corroded to outside / patch on inner sill near outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump plug?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,795 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 81,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis legs front both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel complete (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,311 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres …. uneven wear on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2019 75,311 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wheel arches ….. inner and outer sill nearside …...offside inner sill ….. rear cross member parts …… all marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres …. uneven wear on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,050 miles

Corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

Corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,476 miles

Corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch not considered excessive

Corrosion nearside inner sill although not considered excessive

Corrosion offside front inner wheel arch not considered excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,093 miles

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH BOX HOLE CUT OUT BUT OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 13 Jul 2016 60,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING/ CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured REAR EYELET (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH BOX HOLE CUT OUT BUT OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,505 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r inner wheelarch modified and seriously weakened but within prescribed areas

o/s.f tyre sidewall badly cut but not yet to cord

Fail 27 Jul 2015 53,505 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r inner wheelarch modified and seriously weakened but within prescribed areas

o/s.f tyre sidewall badly cut but not yet to cord

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 45,386 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 45,386 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 1 May 2012 40,219 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 40,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,304 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 35,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,922 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 29,922 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,629 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 19,690 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 19,690 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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PJ05 JWG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PJ05 JWG, 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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PJ05 JWG is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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