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BU53 EFT

2003 Auto-trail Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

60,380 mi
Last recorded60,380 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Motorhome32,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 EFT
MakeAuto-trail
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 60,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2024 59,820 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 59,820 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,952 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 56,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 53,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 50,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 47,663 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 47,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,810 miles

Front Lower engine sump starting to rust suggest clean and grease

Nearside Front screen wiper blade starting to split at ends and slightly smear screen

power steering fluid pipes to steering rack starting to rust suggest clean and grease

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 33,470 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,593 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,354 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 28,680 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,841 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 26,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and is close too legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished,advise

Fail 17 Feb 2010 24,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished,advise

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,633 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 22,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,030 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 20,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,642 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Motorhome?

Based on 4,761 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,713
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
brake binding 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
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BU53 EFT is a 2003 Auto-trail Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 32,706 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 Auto-trail Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 EFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Auto-trail Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 EFT registered?

BU53 EFT is a 2003 Auto-trail Motorhome, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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