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DG53 MLU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

86,652 mi
Last recorded86,652 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 86,652 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,251 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,087 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 86,071 miles

ADVISE Underbody ,suspension components , brake components ,etc Age related corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not excessively blowing

Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,929 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not excessively blowing

Pass 12 Oct 2019 85,580 miles

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

Rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2019 85,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,516 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 84,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 82,322 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 82,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,686 miles

exhaust back box outer sakin corroded

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,463 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,671 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 74,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,931 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 64,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,384 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 60,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,525 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,110 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,491 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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DG53 MLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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