2005 Iveco Daily — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2005 Iveco Daily passed 68.5% of its 1,815 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail 29.8% of the time, so this is 1.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (21.2%) and brakes (19.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, rbt (sp) and integral vehicle structure condition — service brake performance alone was recorded 196 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 22.4% in the 0-30k band and 34.7% in the 150k+ band, a 12.3-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 31.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 34.7% in 2021 to 31.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.2% | 385 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 348 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.5% | 208 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.1% | 201 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.7% | 122 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.2% | 58 |
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 | 196 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 185 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 168 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 157 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 106 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 102 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 31.5% | 571 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.9% | 560 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 24.0% | 436 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 18.3% | 332 |
| 5 | Tyres | 14.9% | 270 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.5% | 209 |
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 | 67 | 22.4% |
| 30-60k | 203 | 28.1% |
| 60-90k | 305 | 29.8% |
| 90-120k | 332 | 29.2% |
| 120-150k | 323 | 34.4% |
| 150k+ | 554 | 34.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 389 | 34.7% |
| 2022 | 370 | 29.2% |
| 2023 | 360 | 31.1% |
| 2024 | 362 | 30.9% |
| 2025 | 334 | 31.1% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Daily
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 21.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (21.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (19.2% 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.
- Suspension (11.5% 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 Iveco Dailys pass their MOT?
68.5% of the 1,815 2005 Iveco Daily MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Iveco Daily?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.2% of tests, followed by brakes (19.2%).
Does the 2005 Daily get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.4% in the 0-30k band to 34.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,815 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.