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BP52 ACU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

237,818 mi
Last recorded237,818 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 ACU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 237,818 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 237,818 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 223,803 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 223,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 217,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 205,120 miles

crack to n/s lower sceen

play in both sides of steering

Fail 5 Feb 2013 205,115 miles

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

crack to n/s lower sceen

play in both sides of steering

Pass 3 Feb 2012 192,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 179,000 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 178,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

play in n/s steering knuckle

Pass 22 Jan 2010 164,735 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 164,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 153,391 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 132,835 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,674 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 85,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,414 miles

front brake pads worn low

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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BP52 ACU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BP52 ACU, 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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BP52 ACU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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