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BV53 MFY

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,293 mi
Last recorded225,293 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 MFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 225,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 216,386 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 216,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 207,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 198,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 188,545 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 188,545 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s handbrake cable starting to sieze

Pass 27 Sep 2016 178,170 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 170,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 163,697 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 163,554 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 154,841 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 144,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 132,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 119,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 90,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 72,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,705 miles

front screen damaged on lower edge of o/s/f.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,705 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

front screen damaged on lower edge of o/s/f.

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BV53 MFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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