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BJ03 WHC

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,149 mi
Last recorded127,149 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 127,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,521 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 126,521 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,397 miles

Engine mil on

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2013 113,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine mil on

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,159 miles

enging manigment light on alltime

Fail 1 Jun 2012 96,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

enging manigment light on alltime

Pass 28 May 2011 79,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 May 2011 79,206 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 May 2010 57,804 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 57,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 38,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,631 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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BJ03 WHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ03 WHC, 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 BJ03 WHC registered?

BJ03 WHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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