2001 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne — MOT failures & pass rate
368 MOT tests on the 2001 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne are in this dataset, and 79.6% of them passed. That is 6.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 11.7% of all tests — 4.6 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, component mounting prescribed areas and wipers — service brake performance alone was recorded 23 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2001 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne fails 20.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 22.4% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 41.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 43 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 26 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.8% | 25 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.0% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.2% | 19 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.5% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 23 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 19 |
| 3 | Wipers | 19 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 18 |
| 5 | Horn | 13 |
| 6 | Chassis condition | 13 |
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 | 41.6% | 153 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.7% | 113 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.1% | 74 |
| 4 | Tyres | 10.9% | 40 |
| 5 | Steering | 10.6% | 39 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 38 |
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 | 30 | 20.0% |
| 30-60k | 231 | 19.5% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 18.7% |
| 2022 | 84 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | 71 | 14.1% |
| 2024 | 69 | 21.7% |
| 2025 | 69 | 21.7% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne
On a 2001 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.1% 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+.
- Brakes (6.8% 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.
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 2001 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyennes pass their MOT?
79.6% of the 368 2001 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.7% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (7.1%).
Does the 2001 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 0-30k band to 22.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 368 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.