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BK53 HWU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,946 mi
Last recorded177,946 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 177,946 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 156,763 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 149,488 miles

Front both tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 149,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 146,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 144,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 143,415 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 143,414 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 142,283 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s steering rack gaiter clip adrift

Fail 30 Sep 2011 141,836 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s steering rack gaiter clip adrift

Pass 29 Oct 2010 131,128 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 131,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 119,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 111,646 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 103,275 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 103,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 97,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 97,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BK53 HWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK53 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

BK53 HWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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