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BJ53 VJL

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,513 mi
Last recorded118,513 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,513 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 118,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 111,469 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 111,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle dirty underneath

Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,688 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 105,688 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,722 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 102,722 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,632 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise drivers door difficult to open

Fail 3 Jan 2012 93,630 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

advise charging light staying on

advise drivers door difficult to open

Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,866 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

advise front no plate slightly discoloured

Fail 5 Jan 2011 82,865 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

advise front no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,884 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 71,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,137 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 58,137 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 40,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,910 miles

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

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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BJ53 VJL 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 52.6%.

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 BJ53 VJL, 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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BJ53 VJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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