MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized REAR (3.6.E.3)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
both front link bars slight play
both rear brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s/f link bar slight play
front and rear no plates starting to deteriate in colour
n/s/r brake pipe shwing signs of corrosion
o/s/f repeater lense missing but not showing white light
advise corrosion on floor
advise rack end slight play
advise rear no-plate starting to fade
advise small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
advise rack end slight play
advise rear no-plate starting to fade
advise small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge (195/65/15)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge (195/65/15)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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YJ03 ABL 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 62.5%.
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 YJ03 ABL, 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 YJ03 ABL registered?
YJ03 ABL is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 July 2003.
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