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GU52 ZWG

2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

39,668 mi
Last recorded39,668 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca33,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 ZWG
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato 15 LWB Td Carioca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 39,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 39,668 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 39,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 39,668 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,668 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,668 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r bumber end cover damager sharp edges

Fail 1 Apr 2022 39,664 miles

Lower Steering column attachment defective steering column dust cover split (boot) (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r bumber end cover damager sharp edges

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,363 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 39,123 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn boot slightly split (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 39,106 miles

Central Rear Service brake grabbing severely and noisy (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn boot slightly split (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,092 miles

Lower Steering column deformed but serviceable dust cover damage (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test damage (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 3,993 miles

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

steering column gaiter deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,068 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 39,068 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,313 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,361 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 36,361 miles

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

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

Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,861 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,872 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,131 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 24,428 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,428 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 21,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,847 miles

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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GU52 ZWG 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 72.4%.

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 GU52 ZWG, 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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What year was GU52 ZWG registered?

GU52 ZWG is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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The MOT history for GU52 ZWG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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