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BV53 FCE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,101 mi
Last recorded103,101 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 82,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

odd size tyres fitted front and rear axle

Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

odd size tyres fitted front and rear axle

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres 3mm

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 54,492 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 3mm

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre tread 3mm

wiper blades starting to split but still cleaning screen

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,117 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,117 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,019 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,073 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,360 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,258 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 38,258 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,587 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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BV53 FCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BV53 FCE, 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 BV53 FCE registered?

BV53 FCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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