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WA53 WZT

2003 Auto-trail Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

52,225 mi
Last recorded52,225 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Auto-trail Ducato34,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WZT
MakeAuto-trail
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 52,225 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 51,638 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 51,505 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,550 miles

Nearside Front Chassis leg corroded but not within 30cm

Fail 17 Oct 2023 48,548 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Chassis leg corroded but not within 30cm

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,997 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 47,997 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,395 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front chassis corroded but not within structural component mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,340 miles

Engine sump corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Radiator mounting cross member corroded.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross members. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2021 47,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Engine sump corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Radiator mounting cross member corroded.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross members. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded.

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 47,388 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / outer sill extensively corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor extensively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails and cross members. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,320 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroding

handbrake cable sleeves worn

surface corrosion front inner arch panels

underside of front steps corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2019 47,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

exhaust system corroding

handbrake cable sleeves worn

surface corrosion front inner arch panels

underside of front steps corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,087 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorating/corroding

Surface corrosion to front inner wheel arch panels

Surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system deteriorating

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,147 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 46,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 41,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,532 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust detiorating

rear tyres cracks on sidewalls

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 37,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust detiorating

rear tyres cracks on sidewalls

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,389 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust detiorating

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 32,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,401 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,393 miles

How Reliable is the Auto-trail Ducato?

Based on 3,424 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
1,886
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 31
brake binding 29
Registration plate lamp not working 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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WA53 WZT is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2003 Auto-trail Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 34,563 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 WZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WA53 WZT is a 2003 Auto-trail Ducato, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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