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DF03 BWE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,471 mi
Last recorded144,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 144,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 144,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 133,832 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 133,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,444 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,646 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 124,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,378 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 113,995 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 113,995 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner tread.

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,056 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 108,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,387 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,278 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 76,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,297 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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DF03 BWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF03 BWE, 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 DF03 BWE registered?

DF03 BWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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