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YG53 BGK

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,788 mi
Last recorded60,788 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 BGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,067 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 58,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,309 miles

Rear rear back box blowing slightly

Fail 13 Apr 2018 56,309 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear back box blowing slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,488 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 51,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,921 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,948 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,275 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,570 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2011 30,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre the side wall is cracked but no cords are showing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,320 miles

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

nearside rear tyre the side wall is cracked but no cords are showing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,247 miles

both rear tyres the sidewalls are starting to crack

Fail 15 Apr 2010 26,247 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres the sidewalls are starting to crack

Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,007 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,352 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 9,352 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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YG53 BGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YG53 BGK, 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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YG53 BGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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