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BT03 FVF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,207 mi
Last recorded79,207 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 FVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,207 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 79,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer very poor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 72,668 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer very poor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,964 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive upper sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 25 Nov 2019 67,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety between gearbox and engine area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,881 miles

Exhaust deteriorating but not leaking and adequately supported.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 63,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorating but not leaking and adequately supported.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 59,420 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 52,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 48,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 48,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 42,169 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 42,168 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 33,826 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 27,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 24,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 21,012 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 20,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 15,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,275 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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BT03 FVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT03 FVF, 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 BT03 FVF registered?

BT03 FVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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