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YJ05 EFL

2005 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,089 mi
Last recorded59,089 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 EFL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,089 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded/detached but system still supported

X2 holes caused by corrosion offside front inner sill/step area

Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At upper subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At upper subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 54,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At upper subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At upper subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens slight damage.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inop.

Fail 7 Aug 2023 52,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens slight damage.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inop.

Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,187 miles

both front inner arches heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,124 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding slightly

nearside front top marker light not working

offside front inner wing corroding

service brake efficiency only just passed

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,518 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion offside front inner arch

surface corrosion underside

vehicle over weight at 4042kg

Fail 14 Jul 2020 49,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion offside front inner arch

surface corrosion underside

vehicle over weight at 4042kg

Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,512 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

slight play in front suspension arms - rear bushes

Fail 30 Jul 2019 48,507 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently swivel seat base not locking (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

rear brake pad(s) deteriorating

slight play in front suspension arms - rear bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,729 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,237 miles

front disc corroded

slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 22 Jul 2017 44,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front disc corroded

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,099 miles

Offside Front washer jet slightly poor

o/s/r tyre slight cut on side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,050 miles

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

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

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

advise oil leak power steering pipe area.

Fail 25 Jul 2015 40,014 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,232 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,366 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,366 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,170 miles

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

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

both rear tyre perrished

oil leak

slight roughness felt in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,979 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,194 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 EFL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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