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YS05 LJY

2005 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,650 mi
Last recorded112,650 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Ducato41,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 LJY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,246 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 105,606 miles

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

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,506 miles

Central Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded but is not a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front cross member is corroded but is not a prescribed area

slight play in wiper arms

Fail 3 Jan 2018 88,475 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Central Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded but is not a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front cross member is corroded but is not a prescribed area

slight play in wiper arms

Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,365 miles

Both wing mirrors damaged

Drivers seat cushion damaged

Rear cross member holed and corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,304 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing is stiff

nearside windscreen wiper is split

Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush on both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both front strut top bearings are stiff

nearside windscreen wiper is split

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front wheel sound rough/noisy when spun

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,054 miles

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)

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,281 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,916 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YS05 LJY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS05 LJY, 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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YS05 LJY is a 2005 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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