Dajiang Unknown (2005)
2005 Dajiang Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 105 2005 Dajiang Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 2005 Dajiang is a serious reliability red flag: only 2.1% passed their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 50 reflects deeply troubled fundamentals. While no dangerous defects were recorded, the catastrophic pass rate means these vehicles are failing repeatedly across basic safety and emissions standards.
The median mileage of just 121 miles suggests most examples in the dataset are barely driven or recently imported, making it impossible to assess real-world durability—these aren't aged vehicles with genuine history. With almost no failures or advisories logged per vehicle on average, the data is too sparse and unreliable to draw meaningful conclusions; if you're considering one, demand a full independent pre-purchase inspection and have a qualified mechanic review the entire vehicle before committing.
We have 105 2005 Dajiang Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2005 Dajiang Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Dajiang Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Dajiang Unknown vehicles fall between 121 and 2,386 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Dajiang Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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100%
chain guard missing
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100%
rear pegs missing
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100%
steering head bearing movement tight side to side
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50%
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn
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50%
Rear reflector missing
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50%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
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50%
Horn not working
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50%
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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