2004 Auto-Trail Unknown 2.0L Diesel · FP04 FVZ

The vehicle currently fails to meet roadworthy standards. The most recent test on 25 September 2025 at 44,467 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded, repeating the same outcome from 2 September 2025 at 44,452 miles. This pair of consecutive failures within three weeks, both citing no listed defects, indicates an administrative or presentation fault at the test centre rather than a clear mechanical decline, so the trend is neither worsening through wear nor improving through repair based on the data supplied. Recorded mileage stands at 44,467 against a 2004 build, an average of roughly 2,021 miles per year. The gap between the two 2025 tests shows only 15 miles added, confirming the vehicle has covered negligible distance in recent months. Such low annual use over 22 years suggests long stationary periods, which typically accelerate perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and corrosion on structural members even when the drivetrain sees little stress. A buyer should physically verify why DVSA logged two failures with no defects, as the record offers no guidance on brake discs, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions condition. The absence of advisories prevents assessment of consumable wear versus serious risk, so a hands-on check of subframe rust, caliper binding, and coil spring fracture is essential before purchase. Given the sparse history and twin clean-failure entries, previous keepers likely used the motorhome seasonally and stored it unused. Inspect underneath for moisture trapped corrosion and confirm the test station issued correct documentation, since the MOT data alone cannot certify mechanical integrity.