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BG53 NPX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 80,695 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play fron top mountings are worn/broken up which is causing the spring to sit off center and is fouling the inner arch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation rear brakes have a lag in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 75,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level slightly to high

Fail 15 Nov 2023 75,155 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load sensing valve linkage sized (1.1.17 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside has excess play in tie rod joint, and nearside the rack bushing is excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level slightly to high

Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,365 miles

Nearside Front some play felt in steering rack, internal bush worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 70,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,417 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres wearing badly on in side edges

Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,069 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 37,069 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,070 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 30,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 26,787 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,048 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 24,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 22,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,011 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,547 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,904 miles

o/s/front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 8,570 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BG53 NPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

BG53 NPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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