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CX53 WJM

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,295 mi
Last recorded94,295 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 94,295 miles

Both steering rack arms have play

Front Stone chip in front windscreen

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 94,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both steering rack arms have play

Front Stone chip in front windscreen

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,273 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,250 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 86,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,310 miles

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded. Advise rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,574 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,235 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,530 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 73,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,420 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 84,448 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,042 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 60,017 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,749 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 49,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,878 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,586 miles

chip on offside window screen

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,764 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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CX53 WJM is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WJM, 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 CX53 WJM registered?

CX53 WJM is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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