2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne passed 79.0% of its 334 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 27.6% of the time, so this is 6.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.7% of all tests — 6.6 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, stop lamp and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 23 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2003 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne fails 29.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 28.1% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 26.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 21.7% in 2021 to 18.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.7% | 49 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.1% | 27 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.4% | 18 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.1% | 17 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.4% | 8 |
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 | 23 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 16 |
| 3 | Wipers | 15 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 15 |
| 5 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 13 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 12 |
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 | 26.4% | 88 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 64 |
| 3 | Steering | 17.7% | 59 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.2% | 54 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 14.7% | 49 |
| 6 | Tyres | 13.8% | 46 |
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 | 41 | 29.3% |
| 30-60k | 189 | 16.4% |
| 60-90k | 82 | 28.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | 21.7% |
| 2022 | 67 | 22.4% |
| 2023 | 68 | 23.5% |
| 2024 | 65 | 18.5% |
| 2025 | 65 | 18.5% |
What to check before buying a 2003 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne
On a 2003 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.1% 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 (6.9% 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
How many 2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyennes pass their MOT?
79.0% of the 334 2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2003 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.7% of tests, followed by suspension (8.1%).
Does the 2003 Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cheyenne get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.3% in the 0-30k band to 28.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 334 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.