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DY52 CWO

2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

60,028 mi
Last recorded60,028 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca33,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 CWO
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato 15 LWB Td Carioca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 60,028 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion across rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs. Wax oil applied to chassis components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 58,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg deep corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle beam corroded heavily

Fail 17 Mar 2025 58,903 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg deep corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle beam corroded heavily

Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer poor condition

exhaust tail pipe broken off/fumes could potentially enter leisure area

Fail 28 Feb 2024 58,137 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens discoloured (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface non reflective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plate lettering cracking (0.1 (b))

exhaust silencer poor condition

exhaust tail pipe broken off/fumes could potentially enter leisure area

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 57,189 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,004 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 52,004 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,064 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 51,064 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front lower inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,303 miles

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,698 miles

centre brake light inoperative

Fail 22 Mar 2016 42,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Not tested due to fanbelt tensioner collapsed (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 37,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 36,562 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2012 34,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 32,043 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 29,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,536 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 41,536 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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
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DY52 CWO is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DY52 CWO, 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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DY52 CWO is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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