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BT03 HXW

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,501 mi
Last recorded101,501 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,501 miles

front pads wearing low- front and rear coil springs corroded- rear brake just passed- rear tyres-rear wheel bearings slight play- clutch slipping- smoking when first start

slight lift top front struts - slight play o.s.f ball joint- nsf inner and outer cv boot starting to perish

Fail 29 Nov 2019 101,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

front pads wearing low- front and rear coil springs corroded- rear brake just passed- rear tyres-rear wheel bearings slight play- clutch slipping- smoking when first start

slight lift top front struts - slight play o.s.f ball joint- nsf inner and outer cv boot starting to perish

Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front anti role bar links slight play

both front steering arm slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2018 101,103 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front anti role bar links slight play

both front steering arm slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2017 97,401 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)

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

both wishbone rear bushes have slight play 2) both wing mirrors cover slightly damaged

osf steering arm slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2017 97,401 miles

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

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)

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

both wishbone rear bushes have slight play 2) both wing mirrors cover slightly damaged

osf steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,746 miles

both front tyres close to 1.6mm 4) brakepipes covered in underseal

both wishbone rear bushes have slight play 2) both wing mirrors cover slightly damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,020 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f side mirror slightly loose

windscreen has a slight crack on n/s/f corner

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f side mirror slightly loose

windscreen has a slight crack on n/s/f corner

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 79,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,873 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,330 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 69,330 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,189 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,472 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,809 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 34,809 miles

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

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 HXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc 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 HXW, 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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BT03 HXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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