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YH53 UWK

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,307 mi
Last recorded101,307 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,016 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 99,016 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,045 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,096 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,882 miles

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

Slight play in O/S rackend

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,873 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,616 miles

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

Offside rear lamp holed.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 64,616 miles

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

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

Offside rear lamp holed.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,535 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,177 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,231 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,301 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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YH53 UWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YH53 UWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH53 UWK registered?

YH53 UWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is YH53 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 UWK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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