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YK03 MWY

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 MWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,321 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

inner steering arm play

Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,363 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,066 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play in steering kuckle

Fail 2 Feb 2015 88,066 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play in steering kuckle

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,949 miles

slight play in o/s/f droplink

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,126 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on iner edge and perished

Fail 4 Jan 2013 80,126 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front pads geting low

n/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,532 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 17 Jan 2011 73,303 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,303 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,176 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,331 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,585 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,935 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 49,935 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 44,148 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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YK03 MWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK03 MWY, 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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YK03 MWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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