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DF53 WRT

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,253 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,617 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,216 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 67,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing screen

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack - mounting bushes worn

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 67,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing screen

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack - mounting bushes worn

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

Pass 18 May 2015 64,687 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Wet weather test

Fail 18 May 2015 64,684 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Wet weather test

Fail 24 Apr 2014 60,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,288 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 55,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,706 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,239 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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DF53 WRT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRT, 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 DF53 WRT registered?

DF53 WRT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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