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BT03 FWD

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,397 mi
Last recorded131,397 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Jun 2019 131,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 124,628 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f n/s and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

battery loose

clutch pedal anti slip missing

fuel filler pip[e damp

n/s and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 124,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsidews (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f n/s and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

battery loose

clutch pedal anti slip missing

fuel filler pip[e damp

n/s and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,338 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

N/S/F TIE ROD BALLJOUNT WORN

Pass 16 May 2016 85,796 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front engine cover insecure

spare wheel missing

Fail 16 May 2016 85,796 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front engine cover insecure

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 May 2015 85,589 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 85,589 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 84,761 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2014 84,761 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2013 82,976 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 81,115 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 5 May 2011 74,234 miles

N\S\R TYRE has cut in tread

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 74,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

N\S\R TYRE has cut in tread

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 57,512 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,927 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 50,927 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 43,026 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 35,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,408 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 FWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BT03 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

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

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