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DE53 RZB

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,207 mi
Last recorded142,207 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 RZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 142,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 137,896 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 137,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 125,585 miles

Condition of spare wheel carrier

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 125,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Condition of spare wheel carrier

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 114,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 114,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 101,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,854 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,454 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,873 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 63,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,318 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,390 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DE53 RZB 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 62.5%.

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 DE53 RZB, 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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DE53 RZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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