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FJ05 DFC

2005 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

11,304 mi
Last recorded11,304 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Motorhome34,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 DFC
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 11,304 miles

NSF and Osf inner wings badly corroded

NSF and osf chassis legs corroded

Rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking

Rear tyres old

Fail 7 Oct 2025 11,304 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

NSF and Osf inner wings badly corroded

NSF and osf chassis legs corroded

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

Rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracking

Rear tyres old

Pass 23 Sep 2024 11,066 miles

NSF and osf chassis legs badly corroded forward area near radiator cross member

Fail 18 Sep 2024 11,066 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

NSF and osf chassis legs badly corroded forward area near radiator cross member

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 9,656 miles

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

Osf lower mirror missing

Pass 18 Jul 2022 8,758 miles

Centre upper brake lamp inoperative

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

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

Rear tyres old 2004

Wipers worn

Pass 28 Jul 2021 7,917 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 7,913 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam full beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 7,737 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 7,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 7,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member heavily corroded, radiator loose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 7,737 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member heavily corroded, radiator loose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 7,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 7,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 7,693 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 7,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 7,690 miles

slight hum from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 7,690 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight hum from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 7,570 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 7,500 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 7,500 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 7,116 miles

ABS light on but no abs fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2011 7,116 miles

ABS light on but no abs fitted

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 6,888 miles

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

abs light on but no abs system fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,888 miles

abs light on but no abs system fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 5,842 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 5,842 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 5,580 miles

ABS warning light showing (vehicle not fitted with ABS braking system)

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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FJ05 DFC is a 2005 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 34,894 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ05 DFC registered?

FJ05 DFC is a 2005 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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