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DE52 XTH

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,094 mi
Last recorded142,094 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 XTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 142,094 miles

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 137,919 miles

different size tyres front to rear

front and rear number plates poor

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

spare wheel carrier loose in fixings

Fail 2 Jul 2016 137,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 133,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear light lens damaged

vehicle identification sticker on offside B pillar damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2014 107,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear light lens damaged

vehicle identification sticker on offside B pillar damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2013 102,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack

vehicle identification sticker on offside (B) pillar damaged full VIN obtained from dash plate

Fail 25 Jan 2013 102,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack

vehicle identification sticker on offside (B) pillar damaged full VIN obtained from dash plate

Pass 15 Feb 2012 915,564 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

different style wheel rim on offside front but tyre correct size

nearside rear light lens damaged

stone chips in front screen

vehicle idetification sticker on offside B pillar damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2012 91,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

different style wheel rim on offside front but tyre correct size

nearside rear light lens damaged

stone chips in front screen

vehicle idetification sticker on offside B pillar damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jan 2011 82,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2010 75,106 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 75,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 66,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,532 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 55,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,380 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,029 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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DE52 XTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE52 XTH, 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 DE52 XTH registered?

DE52 XTH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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