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BG53 BSY

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,528 mi
Last recorded86,528 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi area (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 86,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi area (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate and exhaust corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front tyre cutting out on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

rear axle bushes cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2015 71,515 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate and exhaust corroded

handbrake cable nearside has one mounting missing

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front tyre cutting out on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

rear axle bushes cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,882 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper starting to fray

Fail 17 Oct 2014 61,882 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,663 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 49,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,045 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber external casing is corroded and has become detached from the shock absorber

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,893 miles

nearside front track control arm and bushes are contaminated with oil

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords.

offside outer c.v. boot (driveshaft boot) is weaping grease. cannot see any splits

possible gear oil leak from gearbox

Fail 19 Apr 2010 32,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front track control arm and bushes are contaminated with oil

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords.

offside outer c.v. boot (driveshaft boot) is weaping grease. cannot see any splits

possible gear oil leak from gearbox

Pass 5 May 2009 29,690 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 5 May 2009 29,690 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 23 May 2008 28,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,569 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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BG53 BSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG53 BSY, 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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BG53 BSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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