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BD03 UBE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,502 mi
Last recorded167,502 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 167,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 161,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 161,021 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 160,633 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 154,945 miles

advise rack play

Fail 10 Oct 2015 154,945 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exust box (7.1.2)

Rear Braking system leaking wheel clender leaking and shoes comtmnated (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise rack play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 149,508 miles

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

Oil leak

both front steering arms have play

rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 149,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front steering arms have play

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 143,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 143,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 134,143 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 134,115 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 124,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

vehicle showing signs of damage to front

Fail 4 Nov 2010 124,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

vehicle showing signs of damage to front

Pass 5 Sep 2009 108,156 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 107,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008
Fail 22 Aug 2007 79,934 miles

Nearside mirror cracked.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pedal rubber missing on clutch

Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,934 miles

Nearside mirror cracked.

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

Pedal rubber missing on clutch

Pass 13 Jun 2006 57,820 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 57,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel flat

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 UBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BD03 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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