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BK53 AHD

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,815 mi
Last recorded210,815 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 AHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 210,815 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 210,815 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 196,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 179,532 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 179,528 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2015 173,659 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 167,299 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2013 165,023 miles

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

alternator mount is broken

both rear tyre treads are low on inner edges

front engine mount worn

front mounted intercooler is damaged and rad is leaking

o/s tie rod has slight play

o/s track rod end has slight play

Fail 10 May 2013 165,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

alternator mount is broken

both rear tyre treads are low on inner edges

front engine mount worn

front mounted intercooler is damaged and rad is leaking

o/s tie rod has slight play

o/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 14 May 2012 154,683 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 154,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 137,834 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 137,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 128,422 miles

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

movement in steering coulum and knock

offsiderear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2009 128,420 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

movement in steering coulum and knock

offsiderear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 4 Nov 2008 119,875 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 119,875 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2007 110,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 100,218 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 100,218 miles

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

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
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BK53 AHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK53 AHD, 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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BK53 AHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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