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BV53 YAA

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,680 mi
Last recorded212,680 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2017 212,680 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 x chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 195,604 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 195,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 190,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 187,644 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 172,816 miles

Front brake discs worn (lipped)

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

Nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Rear exhaust back box corroding

Fail 21 Jan 2012 172,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn (lipped)

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

Nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Rear exhaust back box corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2011 146,040 miles

Front discs and pads wearing low

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

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

Offside front steering rack inner joint has slight wear

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 132,648 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 132,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f wiper blade splitting at the end

slight wear in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Jan 2009 119,123 miles

front brake pads low

minor play front tie rod arms , minor movement front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 24 Jan 2009 119,072 miles

Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads low

minor play front tie rod arms , minor movement front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2008 101,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 88,199 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 YAA 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 YAA, 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 YAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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