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DE53 YYX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

74,365 mi
Last recorded74,365 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 74,365 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,447 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 73,477 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,685 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 70,685 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,324 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 70,324 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,042 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,691 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 69,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,248 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 69,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,449 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,449 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,899 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,722 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,319 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,319 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 53,529 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,529 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,088 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 45,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,621 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,386 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,386 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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DE53 YYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DE53 YYX, 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 DE53 YYX registered?

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

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