2005 Ci Motorhome Ducato — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2005 Ci Motorhome Ducato passed 75.1% of its 297 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 27.6% of the time, so this is 2.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.8% of tests against 9.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are outline marker lamp, service brake performance and wipers — outline marker lamp alone was recorded 24 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 25.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 30.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.8% | 50 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 29 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.7% | 23 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.4% | 16 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.0% | 12 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.4% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outline marker lamp | 24 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 23 |
| 3 | Wipers | 18 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 18 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 15 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 25.3% | 75 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.8% | 53 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 17.8% | 53 |
| 4 | Tyres | 14.5% | 43 |
| 5 | Suspension | 14.1% | 42 |
| 6 | Steering | 9.8% | 29 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 35 | 20.0% |
| 30-60k | 228 | 23.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58 | 22.4% |
| 2022 | 56 | 23.2% |
| 2023 | 59 | 25.4% |
| 2024 | 59 | 22.0% |
| 2025 | 65 | 30.8% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Ducato
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (7.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2005 Ci Motorhome Ducatos pass their MOT?
75.1% of the 297 2005 Ci Motorhome Ducato MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Ci Motorhome Ducato?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.8% of tests, followed by brakes (9.8%).
Does the 2005 Ducato get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 0-30k band to 23.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 297 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.