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YJ53 NWW

2003 Auto-trail Camper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

52,053 mi
Last recorded52,053 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Camper37,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 NWW
MakeAuto-trail
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 52,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,240 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,405 miles

heavy surface corrosion to suspension and brake and axle components

Fail 31 Jul 2023 48,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch to chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion to suspension and brake and axle components

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,343 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 44,336 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing sections and strut top area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and inner sill to attached panel holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached mounting bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe mounting corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,477 miles

Most brake pipes heavily covered in paint

Fail 30 Jul 2020 40,462 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Most brake pipes heavily covered in paint

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,052 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 39,035 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel arch holed at door step side (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,174 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis/ mountings showing early signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clip mounting corroded mounting on chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 37,174 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis/ mountings showing early signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clip mounting corroded mounting on chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,113 miles

slight underbody corrosion all over

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,914 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 32,907 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,939 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,939 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,557 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 1,996 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,064 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,192 miles

very slight play in nearside font wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,689 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,221 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Camper?

Based on 2,723 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
1,745
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
brake binding 16
fog lamp not working 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
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YJ53 NWW is a 2003 Auto-trail Camper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 37,014 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 NWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Auto-trail Camper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 NWW is a 2003 Auto-trail Camper, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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