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BT03 JDU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 113,128 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 108,940 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 108,940 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded near to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken near side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side outer clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play off side inner on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,170 miles

steering rack slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2023 106,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and corroded excessively (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,911 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 102,911 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box and slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect near side front strut (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 94,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail box and slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low near side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low off side (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps near and off sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect near side front strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 90,353 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 90,349 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,218 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 86,200 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely off side rear (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and off sides deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box and slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 81,725 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure near side rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box and slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,920 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,920 miles

Registration plate lamp not working off side (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working near side (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off side jet blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,492 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,697 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 65,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,628 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,628 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,872 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,714 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 44,714 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,123 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,027 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,072 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 23,538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,058 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 JDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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