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SF03 MVU

2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

50,196 mi
Last recorded50,196 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca33,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 MVU
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato 15 LWB Td Carioca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer in poor condition ( outer skin )

Fail 10 Oct 2023 50,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer in poor condition ( outer skin )

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,414 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,782 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner wheel arch to chassis sections have corrosion

brake pad wear indicator light displayed

center silencer has split and corroded outer skin

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2021 42,780 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

both front inner wheel arch to chassis sections have corrosion

brake pad wear indicator light displayed

center silencer has split and corroded outer skin

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2020 38,738 miles

both front wheel arches slight corrosion

exhaust silencer outer skin split & corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 38,733 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front wheel arches slight corrosion

exhaust silencer outer skin split & corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,231 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 29,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,910 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 26,910 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 26,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,507 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 25,507 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 22,520 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated

front and rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,447 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,303 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 20,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

o/s/f side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

offside rear lens damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2011 19,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,900 miles

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,372 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 10,372 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

long handbrake lever travel

slight o/s/r brake bind

Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,543 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 3,599 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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SF03 MVU is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SF03 MVU, 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 SF03 MVU registered?

SF03 MVU is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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