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YJ53 CLF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,993 mi
Last recorded179,993 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 179,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 179,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 173,977 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 145,325 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 145,325 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 121,191 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 121,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,599 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Crack in windscreen.

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

Nearside front tyre near limit.

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,223 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,281 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,280 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 44,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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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YJ53 CLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJ53 CLF, 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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YJ53 CLF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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