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DK53 VRT

2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,931 mi
Last recorded100,931 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne33,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VRT
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,931 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 100,657 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength infront and behind the sunframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,884 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,458 miles

undersealed heavy under floor

Fail 31 Mar 2023 96,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

undersealed heavy under floor

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 93,047 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Handbrake cable mounting corroded and deformed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,095 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 91,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 88,047 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 88,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 81,545 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 81,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 74,903 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Chassis corroded in various places

Fail 3 May 2017 74,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Chassis corroded in various places

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 73,520 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 72,484 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,920 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,295 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R brake binding slightly

O/S/R upper marker light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,639 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,801 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,326 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,605 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne?

Based on 5,772 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,725
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 119
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Horn not working 51
Stop lamp not working 46
Full Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne reliability report

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DK53 VRT is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 33,780 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 VRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK53 VRT registered?

DK53 VRT is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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