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BK53 HWT

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 107,580 miles

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

Rear 2 rear shocks dust boots damaged

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,248 miles

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

clutch peddle anti slip missing

Fail 6 Jan 2025 105,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

clutch peddle anti slip missing

Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,251 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,630 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slight damage

rear exhaust outer skin corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2023 94,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp slight damage

rear exhaust outer skin corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,162 miles

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

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,155 miles

rear brakes need clean

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2020 84,622 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 84,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,891 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,891 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers do not return (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 wipers insecure may become detached (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,275 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 72,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,630 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,797 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,215 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 57,044 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,044 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,807 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,964 miles

o/s rear indicator slighty discoloured

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,529 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,735 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 29,735 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,116 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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BK53 HWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK53 HWT, 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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What year was BK53 HWT registered?

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

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