AUTO-TRAIL DUCATO2002 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle currently presents a precarious state of roadworthiness following a major failure in early 2026. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 62,825 miles, this result followed a comprehensive failure just five weeks prior at 62,804 miles where it exhibited significant structural and mechanical defects. The maintenance trend shows a sharp decline in structural integrity recently, moving from a clean record in 2022 to critical failures involving the chassis and suspension mounting. The recorded mileage is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between July 2022 and August 2023, where the vehicle covered only 989 miles in thirteen months. This pattern of infrequent use suggests long periods of standing, which often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and the oxidation of metal surfaces. The recent accumulation of 321 miles between the February and March tests indicates the vehicle is currently being driven for short distances. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside radiator support and upper inner wheel arch. The February 2026 failure flagged excessive corrosion that significantly reduced the structural strength of the chassis, which is a primary safety concern that should have been professionally repaired rather than merely noted. You should also verify that the nearside front wheel bearing was replaced with quality and inspect the offside rear brake caliper to ensure the binding issue has been fully rectified. The age of the rear tyres remains a lingering risk as both were flagged as over ten years old during the March 2026 test. Despite the low mileage, rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. Given the history of misting shock absorbers noted in 2023 and the subsequent structural failures, the entire undercarriage requires a close look for active rust and weeping seals. The vehicle shows signs of a machine that has suffered from age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear.