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DE03 CZT

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,225 mi
Last recorded178,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 178,225 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 178,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 160,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 148,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 148,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 143,937 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 143,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 143,421 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 143,421 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 133,060 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S & N/S Steering rack inner track arms has slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 133,060 miles

Air bag light on

O/S & N/S Steering rack inner track arms has slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2012 133,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

air bag light on ,engine management light on ?

bonnet stay retaining clip missing.

centre exhaust corroded.

n/s steering rack arm has slight play in rack !!

Fail 1 Jun 2011 118,461 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 118,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 100,530 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 88,027 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 88,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s dood hing welding broken

Pass 15 May 2008 74,227 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 74,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,586 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DE03 CZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DE03 CZT, 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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DE03 CZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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