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CE53 AWW

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,042 mi
Last recorded133,042 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,042 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT TO REAR

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S STEERING RACK ARM

Fail 23 Sep 2015 133,042 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT TO REAR

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,919 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Fail 12 Sep 2014 112,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS V.LOW

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

SLIGHT LEAK TO RADIATOR

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK RODS

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,457 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE LOW

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,611 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,611 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,038 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 21,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,662 miles

passenger door mirror housing cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2010 19,661 miles

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

passenger door mirror housing cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,066 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 15,111 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 15,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 11,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,004 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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CE53 AWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,400cc 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 CE53 AWW, 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 AWW registered?

CE53 AWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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