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BG53 NRZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,865 mi
Last recorded174,865 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 174,865 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 174,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 165,543 miles

Exhaust rear mountings deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre wall damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 165,543 miles

Exhaust rear mountings deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre wall damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 161,529 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 140,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,602 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 117,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 102,781 miles

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

Slight play in both steering rack ends. Spare wheel missing.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,781 miles

Slight play in both steering rack ends. Spare wheel missing.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 80,998 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres on legal limit

front brake discs lipped

minor chips in windscreen

rear exhaust box corroded and deterioating

slight play and knock in steering column - uj

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,682 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,357 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 31,337 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,226 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,399 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 NRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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