2005 Fiat Ducato-Motorhome — MOT failures & pass rate
336 MOT tests on the 2005 Fiat Ducato-Motorhome are in this dataset, and 73.2% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (27.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (14.0%) and brakes (12.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, component mounting prescribed areas and position lamp — service brake performance alone was recorded 24 times.
Body, structure & corrosion is the most common advisory, noted on 19.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 28.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 36.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 47 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.2% | 41 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.1% | 34 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.7% | 26 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 16 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.0% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 24 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 23 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 17 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 17 |
| 5 | Wipers | 16 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.9% | 67 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.3% | 58 |
| 3 | Brakes | 17.3% | 58 |
| 4 | Tyres | 11.3% | 38 |
| 5 | Suspension | 10.7% | 36 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.7% | 19 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 223 | 25.1% |
| 60-90k | 67 | 31.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64 | 28.1% |
| 2022 | 59 | 20.3% |
| 2023 | 60 | 23.3% |
| 2024 | 69 | 21.7% |
| 2025 | 84 | 36.9% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Ducato-Motorhome
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.2% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (10.1% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 Fiat Ducato-Motorhomes pass their MOT?
73.2% of the 336 2005 Fiat Ducato-Motorhome MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Fiat Ducato-Motorhome?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.0% of tests, followed by brakes (12.2%).
Does the 2005 Ducato-Motorhome get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.1% in the 30-60k band to 31.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 336 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.