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CA03 EZJ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 EZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,678 miles

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

rear ex box corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2015 90,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and o/s/r (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear ex box corroding

Pass 15 May 2014 86,375 miles

centre and rear exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

centre and rear exhaust shield insecure

n/s handbrake performance low

Fail 6 May 2014 86,375 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

centre and rear exhaust shield insecure

n/s handbrake performance low

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,440 miles

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

engine management light on, clutch? juddery.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 83,310 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on, clutch? juddery.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,039 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 74,039 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

might have wear in other component but cant detect due to rack in bad condition

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,819 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,499 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,611 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,066 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 30,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,595 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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CA03 EZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 CA03 EZJ, 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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CA03 EZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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