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YG03 OTF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,745 mi
Last recorded181,745 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 OTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 181,745 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 181,579 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working and lens broken (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Mar 2019 177,371 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 177,056 miles

Oil leak ()

product on both headlamp lens

Fail 20 Feb 2018 177,056 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

product on both headlamp lens

Pass 21 Feb 2017 174,623 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 174,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 169,986 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 169,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush linkrod (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015
Fail 20 Mar 2015

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 158,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 158,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 152,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hangers snapped but system still adiquatly supported.

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 152,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hangers snapped but system still adiquatly supported.

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 138,434 miles

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

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

rear exhaust worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 131,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake compastor stiff

offside rear sill damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 125,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 114,293 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 20 Dec 2007 101,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill damage o/s

Fail 19 Dec 2007 101,330 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill damage o/s

Pass 30 Nov 2006 77,747 miles

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

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 OTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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