CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR05 DHN

2005 Auto-trail Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

49,972 mi
Last recorded49,972 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Auto-trail Ducato29,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Auto-trail
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DHN
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
View full Auto-trail Ducato reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under step holed and slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 49,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under step holed and slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,969 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 48,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside step corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes underneath vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch area corroded nut outside prescribes area

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

No reverse light

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded just outsider prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel arch area corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 9 Aug 2024 48,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area, behind brake pipes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch area, behind brake pipes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes underneath vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch area corroded nut outside prescribes area

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

No reverse light

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded just outsider prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel arch area corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 48,402 miles

corrosion front crossmember

corrosion front offside chassis (by crossmember)

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion front offside and front nearside inner arches

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,406 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,006 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 43,006 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,270 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 39,270 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,534 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 35,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,148 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,618 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 16,112 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,849 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,872 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,871 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,796 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
Full Auto-trail Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR05 DHN is a 2005 Auto-trail Ducato 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 2005 Auto-trail Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 29,990 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 AR05 DHN, 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 21 years old, this Auto-trail Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR05 DHN?

You can check the full history of AR05 DHN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR05 DHN registered?

AR05 DHN is a 2005 Auto-trail Ducato, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is AR05 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 DHN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR05 DHN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR05 DHN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.