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DU53 VTG

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

194,046 mi
Last recorded194,046 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 194,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 194,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear from cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front from reg valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 190,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 190,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 186,789 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2024 186,636 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Lower onto steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2023 179,721 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower rack UJ worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 179,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower rack UJ worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 172,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight knocking noise coming from column (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 172,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where pipe joins to the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight knocking noise coming from column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 168,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 168,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 160,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie to reg valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 160,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexie to reg valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 154,266 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 154,266 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 148,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 146,273 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 146,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 142,651 miles

2X FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 30 Sep 2014 138,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 133,140 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 132,806 miles

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

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

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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 122,062 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 121,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,249 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 117,149 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 112,090 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 112,090 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,977 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 97,669 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,989 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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DU53 VTG 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 58.8%.

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 DU53 VTG, 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 DU53 VTG registered?

DU53 VTG is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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