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RF05 MFV

2005 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,133 mi
Last recorded33,133 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 MFV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 33,133 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 33,120 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement all n/s and o/s (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both o/s/r (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess all cables worn (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 31,421 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 29,873 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play all (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 28,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 26,138 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,868 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 25,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,014 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,014 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,087 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 18,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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RF05 MFV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RF05 MFV, 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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What year was RF05 MFV registered?

RF05 MFV is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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