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BV53 MKZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,986 mi
Last recorded114,986 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 114,986 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both front] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 106,808 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 106,123 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,395 miles

front & rear suspension componants & subframe showing surface corrosion off road

front brake discs showing surface corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Fail 21 Nov 2014 103,395 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front & rear suspension componants & subframe showing surface corrosion off road

front brake discs showing surface corrosion

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,545 miles

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2013 94,545 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2012 86,496 miles

exhaust back box corroding.

spare tyre has side wall damage. cords exposed.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 60,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 38,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

off side rear tyre wear on inner eadge

slight damage tro near side rear lence

slight tear in near side front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

off side rear tyre wear on inner eadge

slight damage tro near side rear lence

slight tear in near side front tyre

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 MKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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