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R40 JCN

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

111,238 mi
Last recorded111,238 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 JCN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 111,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED WITHIN 30CMS OF SUSPENSION LEG MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL HOLE AND CORRODED WITHIN 30CMS OF FRONT SUSPENSION LEG MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,020 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,902 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 109,877 miles

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,260 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 108,260 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 108,257 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. By suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,378 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 107,377 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,527 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front to rear in various areas (6.1.B.2)

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 104,527 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both front spotlamps have broken lenses (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front to rear in various areas (6.1.B.2)

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,520 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

dampness in offside front headlamp.not affecting beam image

nearside door mirror glass damaged.not seriously affecting drivers view

oil leak

parking brake effort low.17%

Fail 8 Sep 2015 101,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

dampness in offside front headlamp.not affecting beam image

nearside door mirror glass damaged.not seriously affecting drivers view

oil leak

parking brake effort low.17%

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,187 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,168 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass broken.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,096 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,096 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 72,699 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,089 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,999 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,714 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,820 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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R40 JCN is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R40 JCN, 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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R40 JCN is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 2005.

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