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BG03 WJU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,729 mi
Last recorded113,729 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 113,729 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 113,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,954 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,003 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 89,129 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake high but locks wheels

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,129 miles

Oil leak

handbrake high but locks wheels

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,285 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 67,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,633 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 53,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,752 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 41,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,239 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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BG03 WJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG03 WJU, 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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What year was BG03 WJU registered?

BG03 WJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BG03 WJU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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