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CW53 MSX

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,462 mi
Last recorded132,462 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 MSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,462 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 131,940 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 131,940 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 128,799 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 128,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f front to rear both rears (1.1.11 (c))

twisted rack boot

Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,161 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 126,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,526 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 120,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise on worn front brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,417 miles

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

advise on damaged o/s/f door mirror

advise on movement in o/s/f steering rack tie rod

Fail 10 Aug 2015 116,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

advise on damaged o/s/f door mirror

advise on movement in o/s/f steering rack tie rod

Pass 11 Aug 2014 111,851 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,918 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 102,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 91,445 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 91,443 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,328 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2009 66,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,334 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,898 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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CW53 MSX is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 CW53 MSX, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CW53 MSX registered?

CW53 MSX is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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