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DF03 WLW

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,707 mi
Last recorded162,707 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 162,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 154,196 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2017 154,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 148,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to nearside & offside flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

slight play at both steering rack arm inner joints

Fail 12 May 2016 148,611 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to nearside & offside flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

slight play at both steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 27 Jul 2015 148,035 miles

ECU light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 148,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

ECU light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 137,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 125,946 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 125,536 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,564 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jul 2011 99,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,723 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,286 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,674 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 35,107 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,107 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 WLW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WLW, 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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DF03 WLW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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