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DE03 UKS

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,240 mi
Last recorded220,240 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 220,240 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 220,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 206,427 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 197,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 185,222 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 185,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 167,160 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 144,557 miles

all shock absorbers slighty damp

both front anti roll bar vertical link bushes split

Fail 12 Apr 2010 144,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

all shock absorbers slighty damp

both front anti roll bar vertical link bushes split

slight play at off side front steering arm

slight play at steering colume

Pass 15 Apr 2009 127,573 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar link boot split

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2009 127,573 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

offside front anti roll bar link boot split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 114,016 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play at offside front steering rack

slight play at top steering column bush

Fail 29 Apr 2008 114,016 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play at offside front steering rack

slight play at top steering column bush

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,639 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 86,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,266 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,266 miles

front brake discs worn

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 UKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKS, 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 UKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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