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CE53 TWU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,341 mi
Last recorded150,341 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 150,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 149,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Oct 2014 149,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 137,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play nearside steering rack end

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 137,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play nearside steering rack end

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 122,592 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight play nearside and offside inner steering rack ends

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,592 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Slight play nearside and offside inner steering rack ends

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,473 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 104,526 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2009 104,526 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 100,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 97,262 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 97,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,862 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 TWU 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 TWU, 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 TWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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