MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack joint inner excessive movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Perished
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filler neck (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Perished
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged
wheel rims damaged
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG03 WHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 BG03 WHU, 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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BG03 WHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 2003.
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