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YH03 RFE

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,691 mi
Last recorded184,691 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 184,691 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 180,619 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 180,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 176,173 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 171,093 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 166,570 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 166,536 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 157,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 144,246 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 144,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 134,035 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 133,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 119,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 119,959 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 103,064 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 96,051 miles

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 RFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH03 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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