2005 Iveco Daily 35S12 SWB 2.3L Diesel · FJ05 ETA

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection. On 30 December 2022 at 102,169 miles, the tester passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This represents an improvement over the previous period where the vehicle struggled to meet compliance standards. The transition from failures in the earlier tests to a clean pass suggests that previous mechanical or structural issues were addressed to bring the van back to standard. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old commercial, averaging approximately 4,865 miles per year. The data reveals a significant gap in usage between January 2018, at 91,035 miles and February 2019, at 91,754 miles. During this thirteen-month interval, the vehicle covered only 719 miles, suggesting prolonged inactivity before covering 10,415 miles in the following three years. Such patterns often indicate long periods of standing, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake fluid moisture despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural members, as low-mileage vehicles of this age often suffer from hidden corrosion rather than mechanical fatigue. The two failures recorded in 2019 and 2021 indicate that the vehicle previously required intervention to pass. Focus should be placed on the state of suspension bushes, coil springs, and the condition of the brake calipers to ensure no seizing has occurred since the last test recorded over three years ago in late 2022. The vehicle is now overdue for an MOT, and the current state of its roadworthiness cannot be verified without a fresh inspection.