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YJ05 CWE

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

67,374 mi
Last recorded67,374 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 CWE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 67,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2026 67,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 64,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 64,428 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 60,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 60,473 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,740 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 58,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,427 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 50,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion at o/s/f subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 50,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f indicator flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion at o/s/f subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 45,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,964 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 41,107 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded/holed, Not within 30cm of any component mounting point at the moment

Pass 10 May 2017 38,536 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 36,242 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 36,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 33,736 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 33,730 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 29,767 miles

exhaust rubbers split but on safety bands

Fail 15 May 2014 29,661 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front discs corroded

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers split but on safety bands

Pass 10 May 2013 24,425 miles

noise front front wheel bearing

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 17 May 2012 21,750 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 11 May 2011 18,663 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,698 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 9,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,681 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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YJ05 CWE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YJ05 CWE, 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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YJ05 CWE is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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