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BT52 UBC

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020
Fail 21 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2020

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 3x (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play 2x bothsides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2018 123,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 183,869 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 182,043 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 181,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 168,129 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 168,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 155,559 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 155,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 140,575 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,751 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 116,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 100,353 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack ball socket

Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,698 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 61,473 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,332 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 46,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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