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CE53 AWY

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,156 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 71,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 63,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 58,307 miles

both steering inner arm play

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 53,986 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,472 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

mil light on

rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,097 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 36,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,279 miles

engin mangment light on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,044 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light is staying on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,579 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,868 miles

clutch pedal pad missing

nearside rear tyre wear on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,484 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 16,211 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,871 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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CE53 AWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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