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DN52 EEM

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,650 mi
Last recorded134,650 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 EEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 134,650 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 134,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 129,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 126,825 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 126,821 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s wiper torn on ends

Pass 12 Feb 2011 116,873 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front steering rack arms have slight play

both number plate lights slightly obscured

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover split

offside wiper smearing windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2011 116,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front steering rack arms have slight play

both number plate lights slightly obscured

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover split

offside wiper smearing windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2010 107,991 miles

spare tyre missin

Fail 6 Mar 2010 107,991 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

spare tyre missin

Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 73,683 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,907 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

front brake discs are starting to corrode and wear thin

offside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,370 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE DIGITS ARE STARTING TO FADE.

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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DN52 EEM is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN52 EEM, 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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DN52 EEM is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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