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CE53 UAV

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Green Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,251 mi
Last recorded138,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 138,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 138,084 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 132,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 128,314 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 128,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,484 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

offside driveshaft outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate & leak grease slightly

oil leaks on engine

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2021 120,429 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

offside driveshaft outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate & leak grease slightly

oil leaks on engine

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 103,214 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 96,507 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 May 2018 96,503 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,282 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 5 Jun 2017 90,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 23 May 2016 82,840 miles

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

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside rear tyre has metal object in tread

Pass 29 May 2015 76,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2014 69,272 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 60,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 51,167 miles

n/s front track rod end slight play

odd size tyres between front & rear

Fail 30 May 2012 51,167 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

n/s front track rod end slight play

odd size tyres between front & rear

Pass 18 Jun 2011 41,298 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,130 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,883 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,174 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 UAV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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