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CE53 ARX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ARX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 141,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip/crack nearside lower screen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre showing radial cracks

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 139,596 miles

Offside Rear perished

Fail 18 Sep 2015 139,594 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 139,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 130,493 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 130,487 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 124,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 119,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 116,758 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 116,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 108,944 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 108,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 101,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 73,046 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 73,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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CE53 ARX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE53 ARX, 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 CE53 ARX registered?

CE53 ARX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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