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WA53 HGM

2003 Auto-trail Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,262 mi
Last recorded41,262 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Motorhome32,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HGM
MakeAuto-trail
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,262 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front subframe corrosion

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

Undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear pipes corroded by flexible hoses - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle underside wax oiled obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jun 2024 40,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch area, small hole by top suspension mounting /bearing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe coming from silencer corroded/broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear pipes corroded by flexible hoses - require cleaning/greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle underside wax oiled obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,179 miles

Front under cab all undersealed

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 11 May 2023 38,102 miles

All outline marker lamps not working both front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

all front suspension components corroded

Fail 3 May 2023 38,071 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 38,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,202 miles

exhaust tail pipe damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2022 36,202 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 35,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 32,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose rear gas tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,815 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 31,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets and weak pump ? (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 29,833 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 29,826 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,961 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cab step o/s corroded and weak

front member corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 27,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cab step o/s corroded and weak

front member corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 25,957 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,014 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,468 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,581 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 9,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,495 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 8,495 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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WA53 HGM is a 2003 Auto-trail Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA53 HGM, 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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WA53 HGM is a 2003 Auto-trail Motorhome, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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