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CP03 UTM

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

155,962 mi
Last recorded155,962 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 UTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 155,962 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 155,962 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 143,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 143,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 135,310 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 135,310 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 129,764 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2017 129,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,928 miles

Oil leak engine ()

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2016 119,802 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak engine ()

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,370 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 110,133 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,134 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,564 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,108 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on rear panel tow bar mounting area

front tyres wearing on inner edges,o/s/r 2.5mm

Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low in expansion tank

corrosion on rear panel tow bar mounting area

front tyres wearing on inner edges,o/s/r 2.5mm

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,581 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 73,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,089 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 9 Dec 2010 62,089 miles

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

front discs worn

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,674 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 49,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,906 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 21,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,031 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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CP03 UTM is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CP03 UTM, 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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CP03 UTM is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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