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DF52 FYR

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,777 mi
Last recorded168,777 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 168,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 162,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONTS ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 162,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONTS ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 156,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rearbrake pipes are corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 156,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rearbrake pipes are corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 147,401 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2020 147,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,125 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 138,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 124,700 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to underside and some suspension components

Fail 18 Jan 2018 124,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside rear brake pip[e from compensator to flex hose slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,670 miles

n/s and o/s/r steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,687 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in nearside and offside inner rack ends under load

Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,418 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,327 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,758 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,366 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,783 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,783 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 70,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,598 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,194 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DF52 FYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DF52 FYR, 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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DF52 FYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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