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BV53 TXU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

493,104 mi
Last recorded493,104 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 493,104 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front grill loose

Fail 11 Oct 2012 493,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front grill loose

Pass 26 Sep 2011 434,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre small cuts in tread

o/s/f gaiter slight leak

steering wheel slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2011 434,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre small cuts in tread

o/s/f gaiter slight leak

steering wheel slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2010 363,529 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 363,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 283,288 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 283,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 217,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 217,241 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 204,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 204,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 156,637 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 TXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

BV53 TXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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