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BV53 YYU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,753 mi
Last recorded94,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor holed

Offside c/v boot holed

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axil o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front from comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor holed

Offside c/v boot holed

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axil o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,965 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2017 89,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake pipes starting to corrode

engine fault light

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,936 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

steering rack bushes deteriated

Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

steering rack bushes deteriated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,603 miles

engine fault light on

fuel filter corroding

inspection light on

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine fault light on

fuel filter corroding

inspection light on

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,178 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,841 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter badly corroded

n/s gearbox seal leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 71,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light came on during emissions test

fuel filter badly corroded

n/s gearbox seal leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,097 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight damage to rear gas tank gaurd take care

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,975 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,762 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,038 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,641 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 YYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YYU, 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 YYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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