Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 1,295 tests, the Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne passes its MOT 77.6% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 27.3% of the time, so this is 4.9pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.3% of tests against 7.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, integral vehicle structure condition and service brake performance — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 100 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne fails 22.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 23.5% at 90-120k, a spread of only 1.2 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 31.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 368 | 79.6% | 20.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 580 | 75.5% | 24.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 334 | 79.0% | 21.0% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.3% | 172 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.6% | 98 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 96 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.3% | 95 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.4% | 70 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.4% | 31 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.3% | 17 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.9% | 11 |
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 | 100 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 72 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 63 |
| 4 | Wipers | 61 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 45 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 44 |
| 7 | Headlamp aim | 39 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 39 |
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 | 31.3% | 405 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.0% | 324 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.0% | 220 |
| 4 | Tyres | 11.7% | 152 |
| 5 | Steering | 11.5% | 149 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 138 |
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 | 130 | 22.3% |
| 30-60k | 750 | 20.0% |
| 60-90k | 370 | 27.3% |
| 90-120k | 34 | 23.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 259 | 21.6% |
| 2022 | 260 | 22.3% |
| 2023 | 267 | 21.7% |
| 2024 | 255 | 24.3% |
| 2025 | 254 | 22.1% |
What to check before buying a Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne
- Lighting & signalling (13.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.6% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne?
77.6% of the 1,295 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 22.4% fail rate, across model years 2001–2004.
What does the Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.3% of tests, then suspension (7.6%).
How much does mileage affect Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne MOT results?
Fail rates run at 22.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 23.5% for 90-120k, a 1.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,295 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.