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CP53 CFV

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,352 mi
Last recorded144,352 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 CFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 144,352 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2016 132,616 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit

play in both front steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,464 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear tyre is worn on the out side of the tread.

THE HYDROLIC CLUTCH PIPE IS INSECURE AND FOULING ON THE NEAR SIDE OF THE ENGINE BAY.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 127,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

THE HYDROLIC CLUTCH PIPE IS INSECURE AND FOULING ON THE NEAR SIDE OF THE ENGINE BAY.

THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND THE OFF SIDE REAR TYRES HAVE SOME RISE AND FALL OF THE TREAD.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,552 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 120,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 116,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 116,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 112,423 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 112,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 108,640 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 108,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 102,479 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 85,303 miles

Engine management light stays ON indicating fault has occured in Engine management system

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 85,303 miles

Engine management light stays ON indicating fault has occured in Engine management system

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,035 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 66,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,983 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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CP53 CFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 CP53 CFV, 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 CP53 CFV registered?

CP53 CFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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