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AJ53 EXO

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,648 mi
Last recorded175,648 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 175,648 miles

n/side rear brakepipe rusting

rear springs rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2022 175,648 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/side rear brakepipe rusting

rear springs rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2020 169,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 165,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 160,101 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2018 160,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2017 152,435 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 152,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 140,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 125,975 miles

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

advise front number plate damaged.

advise offside rear tyre 2 nails in tread.

advise windscreen damage to nearside lower corner not affecting driver's view

Fail 22 Aug 2015 125,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

advise front number plate damaged.

advise offside rear tyre 2 nails in tread.

advise windscreen damage to nearside lower corner not affecting driver's view

Pass 21 Aug 2014 123,263 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to corrode and slight gas leak

windscreen has damage outsde zone a

Pass 1 Nov 2013 116,955 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 116,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,805 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode on outer skin

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2012 108,805 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box starting to corrode on outer skin

Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,409 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 99,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 92,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,180 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,819 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,917 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,984 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,930 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ53 EXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 EXO, 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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What year was AJ53 EXO registered?

AJ53 EXO is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AJ53 EXO safe to buy?

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