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DG53 OGT

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

126,618 mi
Last recorded126,618 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 126,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 126,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 116,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,550 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 111,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,968 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,947 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,427 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 99,421 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,106 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 95,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,743 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 91,737 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,674 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 88,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 81,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,210 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,170 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 68,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 10 Nov 2012 60,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre has slight splitting in sidewall outer.

offside front wiper split

Fail 10 Nov 2012 60,726 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre has slight splitting in sidewall outer.

offside front wiper split

Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wiper split

Fail 16 Nov 2011 53,371 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wiper split

Fail 30 Nov 2010 46,445 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,445 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,294 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,423 miles

nearside front tyre is getting low on tread depth

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,324 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 30,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs & pads are worn

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

rear tyres are cracking & nearside has a cut in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,690 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 OGT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 DG53 OGT, 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 OGT is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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