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DV03 HBF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,311 mi
Last recorded157,311 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 157,311 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 156,900 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front brakes have imbalance

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear brakes have run out

steering is notchy

Fail 14 Apr 2015 156,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front brakes have imbalance

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear brakes have run out

steering is notchy

Pass 28 Mar 2014 145,020 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edgs

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

steering is notchy

wipers are worn

Fail 28 Mar 2014 145,020 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge & has side wall damage

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

steering is notchy

wipers are worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 131,362 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 131,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedal rubber is missing

off side rear tyre has deep cuts /cracking

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2011 115,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedal rubber is missing

off side rear tyre has deep cuts /cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 102,706 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 102,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing low at inner treads needs tracking

near side front anti roll link lower joint dust cover split

Fail 5 Oct 2009 89,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing low at inner treads needs tracking

near side front anti roll link lower joint dust cover split

Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,546 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 72,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 62,566 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,761 miles

recomend rear indicator bulbs-white †

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,570 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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DV03 HBF 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 DV03 HBF, 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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DV03 HBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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