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BG53 NSF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,990 mi
Last recorded104,990 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,990 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside inners (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 104,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning sticking (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside inners (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,255 miles

EXHUAST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

EXHUAST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,415 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Rear offside and nearside tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,780 miles

Centre Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SCORED (3.5.1i)

Rear EXHUST DETERIORATED

Fail 28 Oct 2016 82,776 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SCORED (3.5.1i)

Rear EXHUST DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,844 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STONE CHIP (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 75,844 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' STONE CHIP (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,430 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,641 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 64,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,809 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,827 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,201 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes noise

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,431 miles

noise fron rear brakes

Fail 7 Oct 2009 44,431 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

noise fron rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,525 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,561 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,357 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 23,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2005 16,797 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 NSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NSF, 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 NSF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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