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BT53 PJY

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

227,268 mi
Last recorded227,268 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 227,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 197,784 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 197,784 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 187,642 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

crack in n/s windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2014 151,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 151,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 117,092 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,819 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 97,795 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 91,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,185 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 85,185 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,280 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 76,280 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,445 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 67,445 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BT53 PJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT53 PJY, 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 BT53 PJY registered?

BT53 PJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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