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DG03 YTJ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,348 mi
Last recorded144,348 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 YTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 144,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 May 2020 144,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 139,396 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 139,395 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 133,318 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 133,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 125,656 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 125,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 122,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 120,374 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing edges

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 109,657 miles

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

bonnet stay clip missing

centre caps

coil springs corroding

front brakes worn

movement in both front lower arm rear bushes (not excessive)

o/s mirror slightly insecure

slight frepelay top to bottom at steering wheel

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 May 2013 109,657 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet stay clip missing

centre caps

coil springs corroding

front brakes worn

movement in both front lower arm rear bushes (not excessive)

o/s mirror slightly insecure

slight frepelay top to bottom at steering wheel

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,678 miles

Centre caps fitted

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

Front inner disc faces slightly pitted

Nearside rear steel wheel slightly damaged

Offside front steel wheel damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Slight freeplay in both rack arms

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2012 102,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre caps fitted

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

Front inner disc faces slightly pitted

Nearside rear steel wheel slightly damaged

Offside front steel wheel damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Slight freeplay in both rack arms

Spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 4 May 2011 91,298 miles

near side rear tyre very cracked

Fail 2 May 2011 91,287 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre very cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,097 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 78,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,446 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,190 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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DG03 YTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG03 YTJ, 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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DG03 YTJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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