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BD52 VVP

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

217,765 mi
Last recorded217,765 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 VVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 217,765 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 217,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 163,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 105,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 93,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet hard to open

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes perished

drivers door mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

drivers inner door panel loose

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

rear exhaust box very corroded and slightly blowing just ok for mot

slight misting og oil on offside front shock

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 1 Aug 2011 93,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet hard to open

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes perished

drivers door mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

drivers inner door panel loose

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

rear exhaust box very corroded and slightly blowing just ok for mot

slight misting og oil on offside front shock

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay clip broken

both front head lights aim set on the limit

fog light switch slightly faulty somtimes sticks

front brake discs worn

front bumper lower trim missing

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear exhaust box very rusty and started to blow

rear number plate worn

Fail 6 Aug 2010 87,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay clip broken

both front head lights aim set on the limit

fog light switch slightly faulty somtimes sticks

front brake discs worn

front bumper lower trim missing

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

rear exhaust box very rusty and started to blow

rear number plate worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,371 miles

All except N/S/f wheel centers missing.

Ariel missing.

Bonnet stay clip worn.

O/S outer door handle/lock damaged.

O/S/F under bumper 'skirt' missing.

O/S/R door damaged.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate worn.

Spare tyre low on tread (175/70x14).

Fail 4 Aug 2009 76,371 miles

All except N/S/f wheel centers missing.

Ariel missing.

Bonnet stay clip worn.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S outer door handle/lock damaged.

O/S/F under bumper 'skirt' missing.

O/S/R door damaged.

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate worn.

Spare tyre low on tread (175/70x14).

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,644 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 58,495 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 49,289 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BD52 VVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD52 VVP, 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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BD52 VVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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