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DN03 XFS

2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

40,768 mi
Last recorded40,768 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca33,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 XFS
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato 15 LWB Td Carioca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all the tyres are over ten years old

underside of the vehicle is corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2025 40,765 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all the tyres are over ten years old

underside of the vehicle is corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 38,615 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes above rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Underbody seams and mechanical components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 37,123 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near gearbox and engine mount subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Gearbox and engine mount subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,240 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,215 miles

Nearside Front Chassi leg deteriorating, where strut bar meets.

Nearside Front Cv boot split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 34,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Chassi leg deteriorating, where strut bar meets.

Nearside Front Cv boot split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 33,487 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 33,468 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,988 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 24,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 24,182 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,182 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,543 miles

Front brakes near imbalance limit

Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,344 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,873 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,902 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 12,902 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2008 12,490 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,682 miles

hand brake travel near to max

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

Based on 4,888 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
1,592
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Horn not working 35
Full Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca reliability report

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DN03 XFS is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 33,757 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 Carioca fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN03 XFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DN03 XFS is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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