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AP53 BVT

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,003 mi
Last recorded106,003 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 101,672 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front brake discs are rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer weak

rear/front to rear brake pipes have surface rust

Fail 19 Sep 2017 95,642 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer weak

rear/front to rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,559 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s outer sill rusty ()

rear brake pipe has surface rust

Fail 15 Nov 2016 90,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s outer sill rusty ()

rear brake pipe has surface rust

Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,329 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 86,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,519 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,637 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 58,634 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,680 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 54,623 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,701 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,010 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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AP53 BVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP53 BVT, 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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AP53 BVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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