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BV53 FDJ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,159 mi
Last recorded135,159 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 135,159 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 131,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 131,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 125,702 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 125,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,925 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 117,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,853 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 109,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

front number plate deteriorated

interior mirror missing

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,764 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 101,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 92,891 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 92,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

corrosion to chassis

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake light staying on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,809 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,808 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

o/s/f shock damp

travel on handbrake and footbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,828 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 73,828 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,922 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 62,922 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,807 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 FDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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