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DN03 BVW

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,997 mi
Last recorded190,997 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 190,997 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 190,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 181,329 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 14 Jan 2016 181,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 15 Jan 2015 179,477 miles

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

small cracks in n/s rear tyre in outer wall

Fail 15 Jan 2015 179,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

small cracks in n/s rear tyre in outer wall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 175,483 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 175,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 157,124 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 157,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 134,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 134,799 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 112,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 88,193 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 88,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,369 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 64,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,203 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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DN03 BVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DN03 BVW, 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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What year was DN03 BVW registered?

DN03 BVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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