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BD03 FVH

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,294 mi
Last recorded151,294 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 151,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Rear Windscreen cracked along bottom.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 151,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Brackets corroded off. (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack has excess play in Internal bushes. (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on. (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Rear Windscreen cracked along bottom.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 149,303 miles

Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Sep 2016 149,299 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Sep 2015 145,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 136,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

screen as been tinted

Fail 26 Sep 2014 136,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

screen as been tinted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 127,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 117,383 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,659 miles

front brake discs worn

play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 27 Sep 2011 104,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,056 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,056 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 89,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine under cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,842 miles

Oil leak

engine under cover fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,214 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and small cut on tread

Fail 21 Jun 2006 55,144 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and small cut in tread

Fail 26 Apr 2006 52,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

oil leak

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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BD03 FVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD03 FVH, 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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BD03 FVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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