MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi and hub (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi and hub (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear tyres inner wall badly cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sense valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sense valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside handbrake reading slightly low/slow to operate..Different profile tyres front/rear axles.Engine oil leak noted.Both front tyre tread inners badly worn.Corrosion started compensator to nearside rear brake pipe.
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
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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BG53 EGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EGU, 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 EGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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