2005 Auto-Trail 316 CDI 2.7L Diesel · WJ55 DCX
2005 Auto-Trail 316 CDI (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 53,243 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUTO-TRAIL 316 CDI
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ55 DCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 53,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ55 DCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Auto-Trail 316 Cdi (WJ55 DCX) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
WJ55 DCX Mileage History
- 05/07/202251,771 mi
- 29/06/202352,536 mi+765 mi
- 28/06/202453,243 mi+707 mi
- 24/01/202553,243 mi
- 26/01/202653,243 mi
Average of roughly 413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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