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DA53 EFT

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,934 mi
Last recorded105,934 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 EFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,719 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2014 101,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 90,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,724 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 85,723 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,954 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 72,954 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,384 miles

front pads low/ discs wearing

front wipers smearing. o/s blade split

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

Fail 6 Oct 2008 58,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads low/ discs wearing

front wipers smearing. o/s blade split

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2007 44,134 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 44,134 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,470 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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DA53 EFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA53 EFT, 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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DA53 EFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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