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DF53 CFD

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,321 mi
Last recorded172,321 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 172,321 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 172,321 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 163,284 miles

dash covered by sticker

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 163,284 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

dash covered by sticker

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 163,283 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 155,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 137,044 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 137,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,355 miles

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 128,352 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 May 2010 119,873 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 104,060 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 84,612 miles

slight play in lower steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,562 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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DF53 CFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF53 CFD, 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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DF53 CFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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