2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 580 MOT tests, the 2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne recorded a 75.5% pass rate. That is 2.9 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.5% of tests against 9.0% 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 58 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 18.6% in the 0-30k band and 29.8% in the 60-90k band, a 11.2-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 27.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.5% | 78 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.0% | 52 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.8% | 51 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 46 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 29 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.7% | 10 |
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 | 58 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 41 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 29 |
| 4 | Wipers | 27 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 22 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 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 | 27.8% | 161 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.7% | 143 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.7% | 91 |
| 4 | Tyres | 11.2% | 65 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 50 |
| 6 | Steering | 8.5% | 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 | 59 | 18.6% |
| 30-60k | 317 | 22.4% |
| 60-90k | 181 | 29.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 112 | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 107 | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 125 | 24.8% |
| 2024 | 119 | 29.4% |
| 2025 | 117 | 23.9% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.0% 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.
- Brakes (8.8% 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 2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyennes pass their MOT?
75.5% of the 580 2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.5% of tests, followed by suspension (9.0%).
Does the 2002 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.6% in the 0-30k band to 29.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 580 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.