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CX53 TNE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

154,378 mi
Last recorded154,378 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 154,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 154,374 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 149,387 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 149,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 144,767 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 144,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 139,127 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 139,127 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)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 133,356 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in side wall

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,952 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 126,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 119,907 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 119,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 109,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,033 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 100,033 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,013 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 82,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,844 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 72,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 55,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,162 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 37,162 miles

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

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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CX53 TNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CX53 TNE, 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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CX53 TNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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