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BT52 BDZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 171,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 171,120 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 156,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 156,890 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 146,099 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 146,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring broken x 2 (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort x 2 (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,244 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,244 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,734 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 125,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,742 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 103,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 101,503 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 808,210 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,623 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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BT52 BDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT52 BDZ, 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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BT52 BDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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