2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 466 MOT tests analysed for the 2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 74.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 34.0% in the 60-90k group versus 22.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 66 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 44 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.2% | 38 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 37 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.9% | 32 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.8% | 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 | 32 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 31 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 30 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 24 |
| 5 | Wipers | 22 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
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 | 23.4% | 109 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.3% | 104 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.0% | 93 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.1% | 75 |
| 5 | Tyres | 13.5% | 63 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.5% | 49 |
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 | 54 | 22.2% |
| 30-60k | 281 | 21.7% |
| 60-90k | 97 | 34.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 93 | 20.4% |
| 2023 | 93 | 22.6% |
| 2024 | 94 | 28.7% |
| 2025 | 87 | 27.6% |
What to check before buying a 2003 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca
Before buying a 2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 14.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (14.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.4% 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 (8.2% 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 2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cariocas pass their MOT?
74.5% of the 466 2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.2% of tests, followed by brakes (9.4%).
Does the 2003 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.2% in the 0-30k band to 34.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 466 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.