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BG53 NRX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

147,555 mi
Last recorded147,555 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 147,555 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 147,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 142,469 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 142,469 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,103 miles

Both front lower arms heavily corroded.

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

Offside and nearside rear steel brake pipes to flexi hose heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 140,103 miles

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

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

Both front lower arms heavily corroded.

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

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

Offside and nearside rear steel brake pipes to flexi hose heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 136,228 miles

Lower Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable u/j has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 136,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable u/j has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 130,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 130,417 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 120,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' previous repair (8.3.1a)

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high & offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer due to excessive corrosion (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' previous repair (8.3.1a)

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,183 miles

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

Rear exhaust box and mount corroded but still secure with no leaks of gases

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance high level (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance high level (1.2.1d)

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

Rear exhaust box and mount corroded but still secure with no leaks of gases

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,139 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 86,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,958 miles

Front tyres have cracking on side walls but no cords exposed

Rear exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 5 Nov 2013 79,958 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres have cracking on side walls but no cords exposed

Rear exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,662 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 78,662 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 75,507 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,314 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 66,314 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,474 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,562 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,907 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 NRX 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 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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