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BJ03 ZWL

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

225,104 mi
Last recorded225,104 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 225,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 213,845 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED ()

Nearside WING MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE WEARING IN INNER EDGE

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED ()

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 213,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside WING MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE WEARING IN INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 205,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot split no ingress of dirt

engine and exhaust damp with oil

front brake discs corroded

play both front steering arms

Fail 26 Jan 2016 205,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot split no ingress of dirt

engine and exhaust damp with oil

front brake discs corroded

play both front steering arms

Pass 10 Feb 2015 194,106 miles

Oil leak

both front steering arm inner joints have slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2014 181,267 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 181,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 169,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 169,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 152,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 141,476 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 10 Jan 2011 141,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f n/s/f brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 133,051 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 132,921 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 122,730 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 122,720 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 110,106 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 98,735 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 ZWL 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 63.2%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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