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DN52 EFF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,255 mi
Last recorded171,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 171,255 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 171,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 164,615 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 164,615 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 157,869 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2011 157,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2010 150,289 miles

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

vehicle has engine light on

Fail 8 May 2010 150,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 143,292 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2009 143,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 135,916 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Feb 2008 135,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2007 119,678 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 101,080 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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DN52 EFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN52 EFF, 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 EFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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