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YG03 OFR

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 OFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heavily corroded under vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

heavily corroded under vehicle

Pass 19 May 2018 160,501 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2018 160,480 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 158,298 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 153,832 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight oil leak

Steering rack inner joints play

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,551 miles

engine managment light on

some play in steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2014 91,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

audle noise from steering rack under load

some play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,839 miles

some play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 15 Jul 2013 84,836 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

some play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,006 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,006 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,837 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty on edge

Pass 11 May 2010 66,118 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 66,118 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

wiper marks on front screan

Pass 27 May 2009 58,267 miles

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

Oil leak

srs air bag light illuminated on dash

Fail 26 May 2009 58,267 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

srs air bag light illuminated on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,377 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,510 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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YG03 OFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YG03 OFR, 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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YG03 OFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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