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YG53 CWF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

127,145 mi
Last recorded127,145 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 CWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,145 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2020 127,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2020 123,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 123,081 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 117,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 257,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rack boot twisted

offside rear shocker boot insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2018 257,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rack boot twisted

offside rear shocker boot insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2017 246,654 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 246,653 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 235,365 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 235,363 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 223,389 miles

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

fuel gap damaged but still lockes with a posative movement and seal not damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2015 223,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel gap damaged but still lockes with a posative movement and seal not damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2014 210,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 200,939 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 3 Jan 2013 200,939 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2012 191,958 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 191,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 180,136 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 179,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 171,880 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 171,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 143,997 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 143,997 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 107,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CWF, 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 CWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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