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CU53 YKZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,671 mi
Last recorded114,671 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 YKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 114,671 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 114,671 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 185,135 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 185,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 160,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

inner cv boot split n/s front

number plate lamps light a bit dim

Fail 6 Sep 2011 160,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

inner cv boot split n/s front

number plate lamps light a bit dim

Pass 3 Sep 2010 138,921 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 138,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,690 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 117,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 97,995 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 97,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

"Malfuntion Indicator Lamp" on

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,136 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 82,136 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Nov 2006 67,678 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 69,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CU53 YKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CU53 YKZ, 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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CU53 YKZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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