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CV53 JZT

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,865 mi
Last recorded127,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 JZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 127,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch in front of o/s/rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 126,925 miles

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

Offside Rear road wheel outer bead corroding

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 123,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 120,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 120,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at bottom in front of n/side rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,336 miles

slight rust ridge around inner edges of front brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner edges of front brake discs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

inner edges of front brake discs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,263 miles

Gearbox worn & leaking oil badley

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

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

Steering rack slightly worn

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 95,616 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,173 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/f antiroll bar link upper and lower ball joint gaiters split.

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 79,708 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/f antiroll bar link upper and lower ball joint gaiters split.

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,858 miles

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

oil leak gearbox

Fail 26 Sep 2008 69,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link lower joint gaitor split

oil leak gearbox

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,604 miles

Oil leak

parking brake efficiency just meets the mot minimum standard

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 JZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JZT, 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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CV53 JZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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