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DK03 WXB

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,476 mi
Last recorded166,476 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 WXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 166,476 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded with built in brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 166,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded with built in brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 164,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 160,897 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 144,367 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,684 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2012 138,684 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both sides steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2012 137,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,652 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 120,652 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 107,431 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 107,430 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

indicator switch slight fault

o/s h/b rake effort

Pass 12 Mar 2008 76,518 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 76,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,614 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 62,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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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DK03 WXB 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 61.1%.

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 DK03 WXB, 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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DK03 WXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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