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SJ05 JFY

2005 Auto-trail Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,458 mi
Last recorded98,458 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Auto-trail Motorhome33,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 JFY
MakeAuto-trail
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 98,458 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 82,527 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Number plate lamp dull

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,144 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 74,135 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,434 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,323 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 64,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Welded but has excessive movement resulting in major leak. (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has a small hole due to corrosion. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at flange (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Gearstick knob loose

Fail 25 Aug 2016 56,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at flange (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Going white (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Gearstick knob loose

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,229 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 47,213 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking from the pump area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,606 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,041 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 9,041 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,432 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 4,405 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 4,344 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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SJ05 JFY is a 2005 Auto-trail Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Auto-trail Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 33,849 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 SJ05 JFY, 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 21 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 SJ05 JFY registered?

SJ05 JFY is a 2005 Auto-trail Motorhome, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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