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BG52 XYE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,903 mi
Last recorded113,903 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 113,903 miles

Both steering rack side tubes have slight play

Rear exhaust rusty

Slight marks on windscreen

Windscreen wipers do not park correctly

Pass 14 Oct 2010 107,134 miles

all shocks starting to weep oil

backing on n/plates starting to pill away from plates

battery loose in tray

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

play in o/s/f track rod arm

small stone chip top o/s/f screen

strong advice n/s/f track rod ball joint play started

Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,855 miles

ADVISE; Offside rear tyre has worn inner / outer edge/ driver's door mirror glass cracked.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,052 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,475 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

front tyres worn on inner edges, tracking/geo?

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly - 175/70 R14 84T

Fail 16 Oct 2007 72,473 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

front tyres worn on inner edges, tracking/geo?

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly - 175/70 R14 84T

Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,649 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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BG52 XYE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG52 XYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 XYE registered?

BG52 XYE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is BG52 XYE safe to buy?

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