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YH03 HVR

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

144,126 mi
Last recorded144,126 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 HVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 144,126 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 144,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 135,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 135,439 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 128,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 120,909 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 105,969 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 105,967 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,147 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 89,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 75,943 miles

stone chip in screen / one and half lts oil added / dents to body panels / no spare wheel in carrier / exhaust corroded / n/s/r tyre worn edges and badly cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2009 75,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

stone chip in screen / one and half lts oil added / dents to body panels / no spare wheel in carrier / exhaust corroded / n/s/r tyre worn edges and badly cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2008 65,623 miles

rear brakes squeling , slight smear from wipers , scratches/dents to various body panels , no spare tyre , front bumper lower trim missing , front number plate cracked , nail in tread , o/s/r tyre worn edges with cuts in tread/side wall

Fail 4 Oct 2008 65,623 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brakes squeling , slight smear from wipers , scratches/dents to various body panels , no spare tyre , front bumper lower trim missing , front number plate cracked , nail in tread , o/s/r tyre worn edges with cuts in tread/side wall

Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,944 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,933 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 51,509 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator bottle empty when checked †rear seat back slightly loose

Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,973 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 38,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

nail n/s/r tyre

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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YH03 HVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YH03 HVR, 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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YH03 HVR is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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