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ML03 EWL

2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

188,792 mi
Last recorded188,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca33,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 EWL
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato 15 LWB Td Carioca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 188,792 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 188,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 188,792 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 188,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 188,792 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 188,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail has failed and blown off during brake test (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,366 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2022 43,365 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded but not leaking

Pass 5 May 2022 42,984 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,371 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,170 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 41,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 40,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,839 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,918 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,882 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 22,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,315 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 22,315 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,456 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 19,445 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 19,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,082 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 18,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,028 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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ML03 EWL is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 ML03 EWL, 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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ML03 EWL is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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