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VU05 DXJ

2005 Iveco Daily

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

109,805 mi
Last recorded109,805 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Iveco Daily112,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 DXJ
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 109,805 miles

General underbody corrosion to all suspension and chassis components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 107,638 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 107,618 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 106,034 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 106,010 miles

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

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire secureing straps corroded away ie missing x 2 (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 104,960 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,569 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,085 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,983 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 100,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,106 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 95,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bracket excessively holed and corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,583 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 91,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 91,492 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CENTRE SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

REAR DIFF HAS OIL LEAK

Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,433 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 85,260 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,515 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 82,515 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,935 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,303 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 70,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 64,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,111 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,111 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear axle breather pipe worn through,this has also caused wear on some wiring

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,562 miles

How Reliable is the Iveco Daily?

Based on 817,098 MOT tests across 76,231 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
8,167
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
76,231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,319
Registration plate lamp not working 38,656
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,483
position lamp(s) not working 25,160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24,468
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VU05 DXJ is a 2005 Iveco Daily in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2005 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 112,037 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 Iveco Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU05 DXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Iveco Daily is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU05 DXJ registered?

VU05 DXJ is a 2005 Iveco Daily, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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