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BK03 LXZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 117,012 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

gearbox mount worn

Pass 31 Dec 2019 112,852 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s mirror loose

oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2019 112,851 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s mirror loose

oil leak

temp fuel cap fitted

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

temp fuel cap fitted / oil seepage / rear shocker casings corroded / various brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,287 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and Offside (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2018 109,287 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and Offside (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,919 miles

rear shocker casings rusty / temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 107,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear shocker casings rusty / temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 101,813 miles

play to n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,192 miles

o/s/r indicator discolouring / oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 96,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r indicator discolouring / oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,773 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,599 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/r indicator dicoloured

Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,039 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,729 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,350 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 61,348 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,646 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 54,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,108 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,839 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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BK03 LXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BK03 LXZ, 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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BK03 LXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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