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NJ04 GWU

2004 Auto-trail Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,494 mi
Last recorded47,494 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Auto-trail Ducato32,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 GWU
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 47,494 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear ends swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Leg - near radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 47,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,236 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 46,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 46,139 miles

offside and nearside front inner sill/step corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,392 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 45,386 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,595 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 44,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,586 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 39,601 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting on middle box split (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear but not to excess (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 39,583 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT JACKING POINTS ON BOTH SIDES (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT STEPS ON BOTH SIDES (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/F INNER WHEELARCH HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING RUBBER ON MIDDLE BOX SPLIT (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded SEVERAL PIPES FROM CALIPER TO BAULKHEAD TO REAR CORRODED - ALL MARKED IN YELLOW CRAYON (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR SECTION BLOWING BUT NOT TO EXCESS (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,764 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,508 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,998 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 20,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,681 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 11,927 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 11,927 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Ducato?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,886
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 31
brake binding 29
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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NJ04 GWU is a 2004 Auto-trail Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Auto-trail Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 32,289 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 Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ04 GWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Auto-trail Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ04 GWU is a 2004 Auto-trail Ducato, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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