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CE03 VFX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,470 mi
Last recorded145,470 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 VFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 145,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 136,672 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 136,670 miles

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

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 127,542 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 127,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 114,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 99,982 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2012 99,982 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2010 77,071 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,567 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 72,567 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,754 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 66,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 57,644 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 22 Apr 2006 45,704 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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CE03 VFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE03 VFX, 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 CE03 VFX registered?

CE03 VFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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