2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca passed 76.1% of its 443 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.0% of all tests — 4.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, chassis condition and service brake performance — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 45 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2002 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca fails 25.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 23.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 25.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 62 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 44 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.3% | 37 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 37 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.6% | 29 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.9% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 45 |
| 2 | Chassis condition | 24 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 23 |
| 4 | Prescribed areas | 22 |
| 5 | Wipers | 19 |
| 6 | Outline marker lamp | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 25.1% | 111 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.0% | 102 |
| 3 | Tyres | 15.6% | 69 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.1% | 67 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 64 |
| 6 | Steering | 9.9% | 44 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 62 | 25.8% |
| 30-60k | 292 | 22.9% |
| 60-90k | 76 | 23.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90 | 16.7% |
| 2022 | 102 | 31.4% |
| 2023 | 92 | 26.1% |
| 2024 | 78 | 21.8% |
| 2025 | 81 | 22.2% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca
On a 2002 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cariocas pass their MOT?
76.1% of the 443 2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.0% of tests, followed by brakes (9.9%).
Does the 2002 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.8% in the 0-30k band to 23.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 443 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.