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DG53 MGU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,535 mi
Last recorded141,535 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 MGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 141,535 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 141,532 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 140,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018
Pass 6 Apr 2017 134,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 131,270 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 126,417 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,788 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 117,864 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,669 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 108,244 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 108,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 97,701 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 97,666 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 92,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 75,820 miles

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

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

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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DG53 MGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG53 MGU, 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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DG53 MGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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