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BV53 ZBD

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,913 mi
Last recorded153,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 153,913 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2016 148,604 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 148,553 miles

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

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 137,681 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 137,681 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 132,568 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 121,164 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,164 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 112,435 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 112,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,577 miles

slight play & knocking in steering rack n/s

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,332 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2007 29,772 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,438 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 ZBD is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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