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DA52 ELC

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,723 mi
Last recorded133,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ELC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 133,723 miles

front number plate poor condition /nsf wing mirror slightly insecure

front springs and nsr corroded

gear selector bush missing

no oil in engine top to min for mot / oil leaks

osf indicator starting to show white

play at steering colum

rear brake pipes corroded

slight fluctuation front brakes

rear panal chassie corroded holed not in test area

rear shock worn heavily corroded covers loose and damp

Fail 27 Jun 2015 133,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front number plate poor condition /nsf wing mirror slightly insecure

front springs and nsr corroded

gear selector bush missing

no oil in engine top to min for mot / oil leaks

osf indicator starting to show white

osf wheel binding

play at steering colum

rear brake pipes corroded

slight fluctuation nsf disc

rear panal chassie corroded holed not in test area

rear shock worn heavily corroded covers loose and damp

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,977 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 113,977 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,576 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 26 Jun 2013 107,572 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front pads wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,453 miles

both rear shock absorbers outer plastic shrouds broken

Fail 30 Jan 2012 97,436 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers outer plastic shrouds broken

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 90,184 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 84,460 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 84,460 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,780 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 74,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 57,030 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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DA52 ELC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA52 ELC, 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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DA52 ELC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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