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BV53 FMP

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,465 mi
Last recorded172,465 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 172,465 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 172,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 164,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2024 164,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2023 153,666 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,537 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,971 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,103 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,695 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,451 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,450 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,289 miles

Play in NSF anti roll bar link

Fail 16 Jan 2015 77,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in NSF anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,467 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,034 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,999 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 38,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,686 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,914 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,447 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 FMP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FMP, 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 FMP registered?

BV53 FMP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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