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DA52 HSX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,910 mi
Last recorded151,910 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 151,910 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 151,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s rack has slight play at inner joint

Fail 13 Apr 2013 144,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

dust cover loose at o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 13 Apr 2013 144,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

dust cover loose at o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 19 Apr 2012 135,559 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 135,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 124,360 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 124,219 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 117,525 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 117,525 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 108,526 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 101,018 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 100,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 91,019 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 71,208 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 71,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 HSX 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 56.3%.

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 HSX, 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 DA52 HSX registered?

DA52 HSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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