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BT03 FZE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,395 mi
Last recorded174,395 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 174,395 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Steering column has slight play in a universal joint

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 174,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Steering column has slight play in a universal joint

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 156,848 miles

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front brake pad(s) wearing thin

Nearside brake compensator pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 156,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside brake compensator pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 136,732 miles

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

Nearside brake compenstor pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Offside front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 136,732 miles

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

Nearside brake compenstor pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Offside front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 119,296 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 119,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 101,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,457 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Long handbrake travel

Pass 31 May 2006 60,567 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 60,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 FZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT03 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

BT03 FZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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