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BG53 NPU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,352 mi
Last recorded73,352 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 73,352 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F REPEATER LAMP LENS DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING & NEARING LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,878 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHING

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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Fail 17 Sep 2019 72,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHING

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

RECOMMEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION STEERING COLUMN / COUPLINGS?

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,932 miles

Front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perrished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,849 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perrished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,505 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc lipped

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 67,505 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc lipped

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,151 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 65,503 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,913 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,987 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 35,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,817 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 NPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPU, 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 BG53 NPU registered?

BG53 NPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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