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YJ03 NHS

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,119 mi
Last recorded146,119 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2013 146,119 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators discoloured

brake load sensing valve stiff

brake pedal rubber worn

engine managment lamp on dash

offside outer cv boot perished

Pass 9 Mar 2013 146,119 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators discoloured

brake load sensing valve stiff

brake pedal rubber worn

engine managment lamp on dash

offside outer cv boot perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 140,062 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 140,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s washers needs adjusting

Pass 24 Feb 2011 128,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 117,055 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 103,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 103,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 70,224 miles

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

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

brake pedal slightky spongy

o/s/f door glass man made

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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YJ03 NHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YJ03 NHS, 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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YJ03 NHS is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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