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YJ04 ELU

2004 Auto-trail Fiat

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,611 mi
Last recorded41,611 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Auto-trail Fiat32,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ELU
MakeAuto-trail
ModelFiat
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 41,611 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 39,919 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 39,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 39,027 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 38,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 35,930 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 35,092 miles

OIL SUMP PAN EXCESSIVELEY CORRODED

Fail 8 Jul 2022 35,092 miles

OIL SUMP PAN EXCESSIVELEY CORRODED

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,635 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 26,230 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 23,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,627 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 14,937 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 13,343 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 May 2009 11,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,515 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Fiat?

Based on 3,261 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
brake binding 21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 18
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YJ04 ELU is a 2004 Auto-trail Fiat in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Auto-trail Fiat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 32,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Auto-trail Fiat fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ04 ELU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YJ04 ELU registered?

YJ04 ELU is a 2004 Auto-trail Fiat, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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