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BJ03 WHR

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,298 mi
Last recorded87,298 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 87,298 miles

Emissions not tested engine knocking, heavy smoke. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure wrong size (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering worn to excess rack worn on os front (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,482 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 82,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

heat shield detatched

Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,122 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knocking noise from steering rack inner (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 76,116 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (marked) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and knocking noise from steering rack inner (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front link rubbers slightly insecure

both front tyres getting low

centre/rear exhaust corroded

o/s head rest missing

oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 7 Jan 2015 70,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front link rubbers slightly insecure

both front tyres getting low

centre/rear exhaust corroded

o/s head rest missing

oil leak

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,598 miles

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

both front suspension arm,rear bushes detedriorated

rear no plate delaminating

slight corrosion front to back and n/s/r rigid brake pipes

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,598 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm,rear bushes detedriorated

rear no plate delaminating

slight corrosion front to back and n/s/r rigid brake pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front to back rigid brake pipes corroded

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 17 Jan 2013 61,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

front to back rigid brake pipes corroded

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 28 Jan 2012 57,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,457 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge and cracking.just up to standard

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,562 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 42,562 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cooling hose at the back of the engine not clipped

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2009 42,520 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,786 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,730 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 20,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 16,116 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 WHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BJ03 WHR, 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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BJ03 WHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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