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YG53 VZB

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,651 mi
Last recorded111,651 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,651 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,223 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,143 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,724 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 77,724 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 72,566 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,804 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,260 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inside edge

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 58,253 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres are worn on inside edge

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,465 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 53,465 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 49,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,636 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 39,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,203 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 15,102 miles

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)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,102 miles

rear brakes noisy

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YG53 VZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZB, 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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What year was YG53 VZB registered?

YG53 VZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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