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WR05 FWJ

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,177 mi
Last recorded134,177 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 FWJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,177 miles

Front Inner Arch corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2019 127,541 miles

Offside Front lower ball join dust cover just starting to crack

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 127,541 miles

Offside Front lower ball join dust cover just starting to crack

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 127,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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 Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 195/7015c (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 124,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% NS fluctuating (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 195/7015c (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch

coolant level low

Fail 15 Mar 2017 121,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch

coolant level low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,947 miles

corrosion rear cross member

crack in screen

front brakes fluctuating

front discs worn

slight corrosion front inner arches

Fail 21 Mar 2016 117,930 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion rear cross member

crack in screen

front brakes fluctuating

front discs worn

slight corrosion front inner arches

Pass 24 Nov 2014 117,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber splitting

nearside mirror lens cracked

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 19 Jun 2013 111,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber splitting

nearside mirror lens cracked

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,645 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 8 Jun 2012 102,645 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,211 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,261 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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WR05 FWJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WR05 FWJ, 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 WR05 FWJ registered?

WR05 FWJ is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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