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AJ03 EFE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

249,386 mi
Last recorded249,386 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 249,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

major oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2017 249,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

major oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2016 242,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

major oilleak

Fail 24 Sep 2016 242,528 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

major oilleak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 233,772 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 233,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 226,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 226,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 223,961 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 220,247 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 220,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2010 195,457 miles

Both front brake discs lipped.

Rear exhaust weak & blowing slightly.

Some imbalance on N/S/F brake disc.

Unevevn braking on rear just acceptable.

Wear in N/S of steering rack only just acceptable, borderline pass.

Wipers fail to work on intermittent setting.

Fail 20 May 2010 195,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front brake discs lipped.

Rear exhaust weak & blowing slightly.

Some imbalance on N/S/F brake disc.

Unevevn braking on rear just acceptable.

Wear in N/S of steering rack only just acceptable, borderline pass.

Wipers fail to work on intermittent setting.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 161,157 miles

Both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges.

Both headlights not completely secure but just acceptable.

Play in both sides of steering rack & slight play in O/S track rod end.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & blowing slightly.

Uneven braking on rear still acceptable.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 161,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges.

Both headlights not completely secure but just acceptable.

Front brake pad worn low & both discs worn.

Play in both sides of steering rack & slight play in O/S track rod end.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & blowing slightly.

Spare tyre flat & bald.

Uneven braking on rear still acceptable.

Pass 8 May 2008 130,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 112,695 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 112,695 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 84,208 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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AJ03 EFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 EFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ03 EFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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