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BG53 VFN

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,591 mi
Last recorded71,591 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 71,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 69,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 67,929 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

spare wheel defective

Pass 17 Dec 2022 66,079 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 66,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,679 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 62,679 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,214 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,661 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 59,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 55,570 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,170 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,230 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 50,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,646 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 47,646 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 45,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,074 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,715 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,114 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,520 miles

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

both rear indicators loosing colour

offside front tyre nearing minimum legal limits

small chips across windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2008 20,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,353 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,779 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.0mm,near minimum legal limits.

offside front tyre on 1.6mm,minimum legal limits.

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 VFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 VFN registered?

BG53 VFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BG53 VFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 VFN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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