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BV03 EKW

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,559 mi
Last recorded172,559 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 172,559 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 160,317 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 160,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 127,741 miles

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

front bumper has damage to lower part of it at time of test

vehicle dirty at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2011 127,741 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front bumper has damage to lower part of it at time of test

vehicle dirty at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,257 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 102,257 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,262 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,340 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 54,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,725 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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BV03 EKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV03 EKW, 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 BV03 EKW registered?

BV03 EKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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