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CV53 JXE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,737 mi
Last recorded176,737 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 JXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 176,737 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 176,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2018 169,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering inner joint play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 21 May 2018 169,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering inner joint play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2017 163,505 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 163,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 162,089 miles

o/s ball joint cover slighty split

rear exhaust box slight blow

rear tyres slight wear inner edge

slight play in rack ends

Pass 5 May 2015 160,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2014 156,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small crackinwindscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2014 156,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small crackinwindscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2013 153,301 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 148,000 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 142,700 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 142,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 133,045 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 121,478 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 110,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,119 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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CV53 JXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV53 JXE, 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 CV53 JXE registered?

CV53 JXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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